November 14, 2023

Managing Sick Leave? No sweat.


Has sick leave had a big impact on your business lately? It’s no surprise, absence rates have hit a 10-year high, according to a new CIPD report*. Staff were absent from work for an average of 7.8 days over the past year – up from 5.8 days in 2019.
 
Ever wished you could get some help getting on top of sickness absences? With Citation, managing sick leave – or any other HR issue – doesn’t have to get you under the weather. They make HR simpler for small businesses, giving you the time to focus on what you do best. Find out how they can help and get your
quote today.


 Persistent absences can take a huge toll on small businesses – so why not take steps to get it under control? This free guide for small businesses from our HR experts will help you do just that.


 What’s inside?

   

  • Nailing down your absence management process
  •  What needs to be in your absence policy?
  •  Tips for successful return-to-work interviews
  •  How to prevent recurring absences
  • The lowdown on Statutory Sick Pay, fit notes, and more.

 

 As an WMCA partner, Citation is a trusted provider in the industry – so you can have faith that they know how to help you manage the challenges unique to your care home setting.


Your free Citation HR advice line is here when you’ve got an HR crisis and things aren't smooth sailing. Get in touch today at appointmentswithjonathan@citation.co.uk or call 0161 504 0843 between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and quote West Midlands Care Association. Or book a slot in his diary here.


Your WMCA member benefit


If you’d like to chat about how Citation can help with the HR and Health & Safety side of your business, just give them a call on 0345 844 1111, or fill in their call-back form, and they'll get right back to you. Remember to quote West Midlands Care Association when enquiring to access preferential rates. 


* SOURCE: CIPD

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