Day: December 16, 2016

It’s that time of year when colds, coughs and viruses all take their toll and most business will see an increase in their sickness absence levels. But how many days’ absence in a rolling twelve -month period is too many? Did you know that the average UK employee takes 7 days off sick in any twelve month period and that there are more days lost to back, neck and muscle pain than any other cause? Sickness absence needs to be dealt with sensitively and carefully as there are many discrimination…