About Services Case studies Our team News Training & Insights Contact us therealityis... Attendance and absence management All employees have a right to time off Whether this time off is for a scheduled holiday, an event such as becoming a parent, or a sudden need for compassionate leave. It’s important that employers and their workforce understand what their entitlements and responsibilities are when it comes to absence and attendance. Strong, clear and well-communicated policies are essential so that your employees know their entitlements and the company’s process and procedures, while your business is protected in the event of a dispute or issue. Our specialist HR consultants can ensure your business is compliant with current employment legislation and the responsibilities employers have around areas such as work-life balance, wellbeing and mental health. Talk to us for expert advice on issues including: Holiday entitlement Pro rata leave arrangements Maternity, paternity and family friendly leave Compassionate leave Employees who care for a family member From time to time, employers will need support and guidance on managing issues such as recurring short term absences, unauthorised leave or long term absence. In such cases, effective absence management is vital – including accurate measurement of the time taken off, the setting of absence targets, identifying any absence triggers and an overall policy for dealing with long and short-term absence. Support where you need it Whether you need help in putting an effective policy together, or an urgent need to deal with a pressing problem, our qualified, experienced consultants can help navigate potentially difficult issues including: Long term absence Unexpected absence Frequent or long term sickness Absences due to stress Unauthorised absence Back to work interviews Managing a return to work after long-term illness or absence Clear, well communicated policies on issues such as holidays, sick pay and compassionate leave are also vital, so that employees know their entitlements and your business is protected in the event of a dispute or issue. Contact us today to see how we can support you with attendance and absence management We can also offer occupational health assessments You may also be interested in Learn about how we work with our clients HOW WE WORK Meet our team OUR TEAM Find out what our clients say about working with us READ CASE STUDIES Basingstoke Reality HR Ltd. The Manor House, Lutyens Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AG T: 01256 328 428 Twitter LinkedIn London Reality HR Ltd. Third Floor, 207 Regent Street, London W1B 3HH T: 020 3871 6888 E: info@realityhr.co.uk Request a callback Enter your details below and we'll call you back © Copyright 2021 Reality HR Limited | Privacy Policy Registered office address: Clifton House, Bunnian Place, Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom, RG21 7JE Registered at Companies House Cardiff. Registration number: 6192974