Benefits to Business


Lower absence costs

Average cost saving for AbsenceCare clients £381 / employee

Average Return on Investment 10:1

Absenteeism within an organisation can be minimised by adopting a clearly defined absence policy and then ensuring that this policy is applied consistently across the workforce.  Absencecare provides the systems and tools to support the latter, and can offer guidance on best-practice absence policy based on our experience working across a range of industries.  On average, Absencecare clients have almost halved their absence since working with us.

Reduce administration related to absence

50% Less time spent on average by HR staff on absence related tasks

The line manager plays the key role in the absence process by discussing absence issues with the employee and acting according to the policy.  There is significant administration involved to support this role, including fielding calls, registering absence and creating reports.  This admin was traditionally carried out by HR or the line manager.  However, by outsourcing it to a specialist absence management provider, managers can focus on more valuable activities.

Enforce absence policy

Better compliance with sick pay policy reduced one client's sick pay bill by £70 000 / month

The best absence policy will not be effective if it is implemented inconsistently or those in charge of administering it are not aware of their responsibilities. This is where technology has a role to play. The Absencecare system is customised to client’s policies. When absence occurs, it automatically alerts all stakeholders of their tasks, as well as notifying them when triggers have been tripped. Similarly, the system can highlight to HR any areas where policy has not been followed.

Early Occupational Health intervention

Average wait to see an OH Physician: 6 days

72% of AbsenceCare interventions result in a return to work