Absence Management
Managing employee absence effectively is essential for maintaining productivity, service delivery, and team morale. High or poorly managed absence can place pressure on colleagues, increase costs, and create uncertainty for managers, particularly where legal considerations apply.
Human Results supports employers to manage absence confidently, fairly, and consistently. We provide clear, practical guidance that helps organisations address absence issues while meeting legal obligations and supporting employee wellbeing.
Absence management support for employers
Early support can help organisations address issues before they escalate.
Absence issues can arise for a wide range of reasons, including short-term sickness, long-term health conditions, mental health concerns, or recurring patterns of absence. Without clear processes, absence can become difficult to manage and lead to inconsistent decision-making.
We help organisations establish structured absence management approaches that provide clarity for both managers and employees. Our support ensures absence is addressed promptly, proportionately, and in line with employment law, reducing uncertainty and risk.
Managing absence with clarity and consistency
Our absence management support includes
We provide support across all aspects of absence management, including:
■ Advice on managing short-term and persistent absence
■ Support with long-term sickness and capability issues
■ Guidance on medical evidence and occupational health referrals
■ Advice on reasonable adjustments and disability considerations
■ Absence review meetings and process guidance
■ Supporting return-to-work planning and reintegration
■ Reducing the risk of absence-related disputes or claims
Our support is tailored to your organisation’s size, structure, and operational needs.
Additional Services
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Workshops and Mentoring
We have found it is often the case that managers have been promoted into their position without the benefit from sound people management training, or with little understanding of policies and procedures they should be following. This doesn’t need to become an issue for the wider workforce. We offer one-on-one mentoring sessions for managers to help develop their communication skills, manage expectations of being a manager, and talk them through the key HR processes they will be involved in.
Do you feel all of your managers would benefit from understanding how to deal with difficult conversations? Have we recently developed your handbook but you need certain policies explaining in detail to the SLT? We can deliver bespoke workshops and training to suit you.
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Retainer Service
Managing people issues as they arise can be challenging without consistent access to trusted HR advice. Many organisations find themselves reacting to issues without the benefit of continuity or a clear understanding of risk. Our retainer service provides ongoing support, giving employers confidence that advice is available when it’s needed most.
Would you benefit from having a dedicated HR partner who understands your organisation? Do you want reassurance that decisions are being made consistently and compliantly? Our retainer service offers practical, proactive support tailored to your business and its people.
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In-House Legal Services
Employment law considerations are central to many people management decisions, particularly in complex or high-risk situations. Without specialist support, organisations may feel uncertain about how to proceed or overly cautious in their approach. We provide access to in-house legal expertise integrated with practical HR advice.
Do you need reassurance that your decisions are legally sound as well as fair? Are you managing situations where risk needs careful control? Our in-house legal services support confident, proportionate decision-making while maintaining a focus on employee relations and organisational objectives.
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