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Presenteeism and its effects: the need for a healthy workforce

Most of us have probably – at one time or another – struggled in to work when feeling slightly unwell. The illness we’re suffering from could be something minor such as a head cold, but in some cases people will … Continue reading

Fit note update: Are employers unhappy with the new system?

Earlier in the year we posted a guide to the fit note, which was introduced last April, to replace the Med 3 sick note previously used to certify staff sickness absence.

Welcoming a staff member back after long term sickness

From escalating sick pay and overtime costs, to the squeeze on resources as the team pulls together to complete an absent employee’s duties – a recent article in Personnel Today highlights the strain a long term sickness can put on … Continue reading