Unplanned absences can last anywhere from a few minutes to a number of days or many months. Persistent lateness can often be more disruptive than short spells of sickness. The Bradford Factor takes this into account and provides HR professionals with a way to measure the impact on the business.
The calculation is: E² x D = Bradford Factor
Where E is the number of instances of absence and D is the total number of days absent in a 52-week period. The lower the score, the better. Scores over 200 typically require investigation and intervention.
Calculating accurate Bradford Factor scores for employees is much easier when your business uses automated data capture systems, and time and attendance software. The best time and attendance software also helps you identify management strategies to help employees reduce their scores.