description: Sickness absence is an issue of concern among employers in the UK owing to changing legislation, increased competitive pressures and the greater awareness of the costs incurred as a result of absence. Despite this concern over sickness absence, virtually no robust data exists on its direct or indirect costs. The most usual method of estimation uses only the basic salary of the absent employee, and neglects other significant aspects such as other salary oncosts, overtime, payments to replacement workers and all management costs from both line management or HR functions.
language: English
title: Costing Sickness Absence in the UK: A Study Commissioned by Unum Limited
titlecomplete: Costing Sickness Absence in the UK: A Study Commissioned by Unum Limited (IES Report)
publisher: Institute for Employment Studies