Are you prepared for absence this summer

NorthgateArinso urges HR leaders to plan for a rise in absenteeism during crunch games this summer.

As this year's highlight of the sporting calendar begins in June you may be faced with a sharp rise in absenteeism as employees request leave for mid-week matches. The day after games could also be sickness ‘hotspots’ as employees feel the effects of a night in the local pub watching the game.

There are a number of things you can do to minimise the impact on your operations and ensure business runs smoothly during the tournament. These are sumarised in our top 5 tips for managing absence:

• Plan ahead and identify the potential impact of key matches on your operations
• Train or brief managers on absence and annual leave policies and procedures
• Clearly communicate your absence management policy to all employees
• Consider offering flexible working so employees can start and finish early to watch crunch games
• Conduct return to work interviews for employees that are absent due to sickness, promptly when they return to work

 

Managing absence all year round is a key challenge for HR professionals. Click here to learn more about the cost of absence and how you can start to reduce it.

If your organisation needs advice and guidance on managing absence during the tournament, call us now on 0800 035 0545 or email hrsolutions@northgatearinso.com.

 

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