New research predicts that our ageing population will create unprecedented levels of ill-health problems within the next 20 years. So what are the risk areas and is there anything you can do now to
limit the effect on your business?
Published 19.06.2009
Apparently, more than two million employees have “gone sick” as a result of oral health problems in the past five years. Whilst a visit to the dentist can both prevent and cure problems, must you
grant time off for this purpose?
Published 17.12.2012
You may have read that the NHS recently told its overweight staff to shed their extra pounds, apparently so it can promote the right image. If you’re tempted to encourage your staff to do the same,
are there any potential risks?
Published 15.05.2009
An employee who recently took a day’s sickness absence has now requested to have that day classed as annual leave. Is this possible or should their reason for absence be recorded accurately?
Published 10.03.2016
Winter brings with it higher rates of sickness absence. But this time around there’s also swine ‘flu. Yet the government has now launched its free vaccination programme, so can you insist an employee
has it to protect your business?
Published 20.11.2009
On 29 April 2016, to tackle the serious health problems caused by prolonged periods of sitting, employers are being urged to participate in “On your feet Britain”. Should you get involved?
Published 10.03.2016
One of your employees has just been signed off sick by their GP. A colleague claims that as they are considered to be unfit for work you can’t make any attempt to contact them. Is this really true?
Published 09.05.2014
There are a couple of bank holidays in May. If you have employees who are expected to work on these days, you may well receive a telephone call saying “I’m sick today”. How should you deal with this?
Published 28.04.2014
When an employee is off long-term sick, you can ask to visit them at home. Whilst the employee isn’t obliged to agree to your request, many will give their consent. What should you do following a
home visit to a sick employee?
Published 20.10.2022