{"id":10415,"date":"2025-02-14T18:54:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T18:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&p=10415"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:54:40","slug":"absence-management-an-hr-managers-guide","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/absence-management\/absence-management-an-hr-managers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Absence management: An HR manager\u2019s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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by Brightmine<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Keeping a grip on employee absence while ensuring strict compliance<\/a> to employment laws and guidelines is crucial to long-term business growth. Let\u2019s take a closer look at absence management and the best ways to maintain it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is absence management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Absence management aims to reduce employee absenteeism and its impact on organisational productivity. It involves implementing procedures to monitor, understand, and address the root causes of employee absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By identifying patterns and the reasons behind absenteeism\u2014whether due to health, personal issues, or workplace dissatisfaction\u2014employers can put into place strategies such as flexible working arrangements, wellness programmes, or improved support systems to support employees. Alternatively, disciplinary procedures can be initiated if it is found the absence isn\u2019t genuine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective absence management promotes accountability and clear communication, ensuring employees feel supported while minimising disruptions. This approach benefits the organisation by maintaining efficiency and supports employees by addressing their needs and fostering a healthier work environment. Overall, effective absence management should strike an even balance between managing attendance and supporting employee well-being<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Effective absence management promotes accountability and clear communication, ensuring employees feel supported while minimising disruptions.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Example of absence management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Absence management strategies and tactics will vary by business sector, by company and from role to role, but let\u2019s imagine you have an employee who frequently calls in sick on Mondays. What is the best solution to this situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n