Sickness absence support for employers
Practical help managing absence in your business, from short-term sickness to longer-term situations.
Other ways we can help
The situation
Absence affects everyone.
Absence affects the person who is unwell, their team and the business. Managers are often unsure how much to ask, when to get involved and how to support someone while keeping the work covered.
We can help you set out a clear approach, talk through individual situations and prepare for the conversations involved. Please do not include an employee’s name or health details when you first get in touch.
This may suit you if
- Absence is becoming a pattern in your business
- You have someone who has been off for a longer period
- Managers are unsure how to handle return-to-work conversations
- You want your approach to absence written down clearly
What support looks like
How we can help
01
Review your approach
Look at how absence is currently recorded, reported and handled in your business.
02
Talk through individual cases
A conversation about a specific situation and the options available.
03
Prepare for conversations
Help planning what to say and how to support the person while keeping the work covered.
04
Longer-term absence
Support when someone has been, or is likely to be, away for an extended period.
How it works
Simple to start. Clear about what happens next.
01
Talk it through
We start with a conversation about what is happening in your business and what you need.
02
Agree the support
We agree what help is right for you and how it will be delivered.
03
Put the support into action
We deliver the support, so you can get back to running your business.
Questions
Common questions
Not covered here? Ask us directly and we will get back to you.
Can you help with someone who is off long term?
Yes. Tell us briefly what is happening and we will talk through how we can help.
Do we need an absence policy?
A clear, written approach usually helps managers and employees know what to expect. We can talk through what suits your business, and it can sit in your employee handbook.
What should I avoid sharing in my first enquiry?
Please leave out names and health details. A short description of the situation is enough to start.
