Absence Management

The best practices for handling absenteeism include creating a concise attendance policy, which informs employees about disciplinary measures, even without a...

Running a small business is more than just fun and providing great service; it's essential to comply with labor laws to avoid costly fines and litigation.

As a small business owner, an employee attendance policy ensures your team understands expectations for attendance, punctuality, and leave requests.

Self-service features in cloud-based time and attendance software like stratustime enhance employee experience by providing convenience in scheduling and...

Reducing absences and associated costs should be a priority for all companies. Learn how employee self-service HR software can improve absence management and...

Effective communication in the workplace is essential for a number of reasons. Not only does it enhance employee morale, it can help employees feel more valued...

As workplaces evolve, phrases like "chronic stress" and "burnout symptoms" have become all too common. As HR managers and small business owners, you're...

Dealing with late employees should be handled using a strategic triple approach. The first step is to establish your policy for attendance and punctuality. The...

Supporting menopause in the workplace requires a comprehensive approach. From education to policy creation, discover six key steps for effective support.

It's the type of leave you hope never to take. But such is the nature of life (and death), you'll more than likely need some time off at some point for a...

Paternity leave is often misunderstood. Is it equal to maternity leave? How much time off are dads entitled to? Can it be extended? We like to keep things...

You'll be surprised about how many different types of absence from office work there are. In our other guides, we've discussed maternity and paternity leave,...

In the employee’s favor, it can work to reduce their amount of sick days on record. And, if they normally wouldn’t get paid for sickness absence (other than...

It seems a bit crazy to think that some people don't take all their annual leave entitlement each year. We can all think of times we’d kill for an extra day...

Adoption Leave begins either up to 14 days before the child starts living with their new parents, or within 28 days of the child arriving in the UK, if they’re...

Managers have to show they’ve acted reasonably given the circumstances, and kept things fair for everyone. That means they can’t dismiss someone for the same...