Most employers have not drawn up plans for dealing with an expected surge in staff absence during the Olympics, months before the Games start, according to a report today.
Posts Tagged ‘absenteeism’
Job Clinic: I’ve not been well but looming redundancies mean I’m scared to take time off
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011I’ve not been well but am scared about taking time off work as redundancies are looming. Should I just grin and bear it?
Staff illness costs employers’ thousands
Thursday, October 27th, 2011With figures showing that sickness absence costs small firms an average of £1,500 a year, the FSB is calling on the Government to introduce a small employers relief.
Employment law: Stressed at work?
Thursday, May 26th, 2011Too much stress at work is depressing and damaging for employees. In the current climate, the amount of people suffering is only likely to increase, and for bosses that means adding poor productivity and potential legal claims into the mix. Employment lawyer Peta Fluendy gives a practical, legal guide for all those who are experiencing too much stress in the workplace, whatever their position in a company.
Job Clinic: Tackle plague of ‘sickies’
Sunday, March 6th, 2011We’ve got a whole FWMF section dedicated to Redundancy Advice – for both employees and employers. Our latest question is: “Absence levels in my office have gone up and lots of workers are saying informally that they feel stressed. What can I do about it?
Balancing the Bump – time, money, parenthood and the law
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010In an exclusive FMWF series, two members of 1230 The Women’s Company provide advice and practical solutions for SMEs and pregnant and working mothers. In their latest blog employment law specialist Annabel Kaye and maternity practitioner Laura Campbell are dicussing when women can start maternity leave and their entitlements to absence while they’re off.
Balancing the Bump – time, money, parenthood and the law
Thursday, November 11th, 2010In an exclusive FMWF series, two members of 1230 The Women’s Company provide advice and practical solutions for SMEs and pregnant and working mothers. In their latest blog employment law specialist Annabel Kaye and maternity practitioner Laura Campbell are dicussing sickness and absence issues when pregnant.
How to outwit the skivers and sickies
Saturday, July 17th, 2010In a week where the Brits were revealed as the best in Europe at taking sickies, Employment lawyer Peta Fluendy gives her expert advice on how to stop your staff from pulling a fast one.
