Human Resources- Absence

What is the average annual absence cost of an employee?

• £250
• £425
• £554
• £700

Which sector has the highest level of employee absence?

• Manufacturing & Production
• Private Sector Services
• Public Services
• Non- profit Sector 

Which of these industries has the highest absence level?

• Health
• Education
• Central Government
• Local Government

What is the most common cause of stress at work?

• Long Hours
• Lack of Training
• Pressure to Meet Targets
• Workload

How many organizations achieved their 2014 absence target within the UK? (In Percentage).

• 10%
• 25%
• 38%
• 55%

Which statement applies to most sectors?

• Currently, do not have a strategy to improve employee well-being
• No formal strategy but are flexible according to employee needs
• No formal strategy but do have well-being incentives
• We have a well-being strategy in support of the wider organization

What is the most effective method of managing short-term absence

• Return-to-work interviews
• Disciplinary procedures for unacceptable absence
• Restricting sick pay
• Trigger mechanisms to review attendance

What percentage of organizations are taking steps to reduce stress at work?

• 35%
• 56%
• 60%
• 74%

What do organizations consider more when designing the well-being approach?

• Childcare considerations 
• Other caring responsibilities
• Older workers (50 years and over)
• Younger workers (16-24 years old)

Which of these approaches is not appropriate for managing short-term absence?

• Capability Procedure
• Well-being benefits
• Stress counselling
• Dismissal