Sickness absence is not inevitable says EEF
June 30, 2010
Almost half of employees in the manufacturing sector took no absence in 2009, a members' survey by EEF suggests. But the organisation doesn't believe this should be seen as evidence of more people turning up to work when ill. Read More
Are fit-notes fit for purpose?
April 27, 2010
<span style="font-style: italic;">The new fit-note system came into force earlier this month, so Prof Michael O'Donnell provides an overview of what it will involve for GPs, employers, and health and safety practitioners.</span><br> Read More
Sickness presence could cost more than sickness absence
April 20, 2010
Employers could be underestimating the extent of their employees' ill health and may be missing warning signals by focusing on absence alone, according to new study into why people come to work when ill. Read More
Violence and abuse against NHS staff at record low
March 18, 2010
Levels of physical violence, bullying and harassment are now at the lowest they have ever been, according to the latest annual NHS staff survey. Read More
Recession triggers presenteeism rise
May 28, 2009
British workers are spending more time at work than prior to therecession for fear of losing their jobs, according to research fromLancaster University's Centre for Organisational Health. Read More
Absence rates still high but presenteeism is the new worry
November 21, 2008
The UK lost 5.8m working days to sickness or injury between July 2007 and June 2008, according to Labour Force Survey figures and analysis released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Read More