absence management Dos and don’ts

Absence management isn’t about being heavy-handed.

It’s about being fair, consistent, and supportive. Handling it well helps your team to perform at its best.

Check out our quick Do's and Don't's

Don’t - Wait or ignore absences
Do - Follow up each absence with a return to work

Don’t - Jump to conclusions or make assumptions
Do - Be curious on the reason for the absence and whether you need to support the employee

Don’t - Rely on memory or informal chats
Do - Document everything!

Don’t - Apply a one-size-fits-all approach
Do - Consider using occupational health, early and supportive action.