Sickness Absence and Absence Management
Sickness absence is a prevalent issue in the UK. It impacts businesses, and its effects are steadily increasing. In 2021/22, there were an estimated 36.8 million working days lost due to work-related ill health and non-fatal workplace injuries.
In 2019, the median rate of sickness per employee rose to 6.4 days of absence per year, up from 5.6 days in 2018. This rise in absenteeism comes at a cost to businesses. Therefore, its vital that businesses manage sickness absence effectively, to mitigate effects on the profitability and success of the business. At Acorn Occupational Health, we specialise in absence management and provide comprehensive services to address this challenge.