Absence Management Essentials

The annual cost of sickness absence has climbed to almost $30 billion for Australian organisations, according to a survey published recently by Direct Health Solutions. Here is some practical advice and guidance for HR and line managers on managing sickness absence. The most common problem survey respondents reported was recurrent, short-term absence. Challenge For the Manager […]

Outsourcing Absence Management – HR Trends

There is an increasing trend among Australian organisations implementing an outsourced absence management program. This trend is due to the high levels of absenteeism in Australia, the effort and time it takes to minimise its impact, and limitations in internal capabilities and systems. Recent organisational surveys in Canada and the US reveal that close to […]