Absence rates improving but not enough companies measure: GRiD

GRiD advises that the starting point for absence management is for companies to have an absence policy. Their staff need to know what action to take if absent - such as who to call, and any absence needs to be recorded and monitored. Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD said: ‘It is important that any absence is recorded so that it can be managed. "There is a lot of noise about absence management, and some employers may be at a loss as to what to do, but a lot of help is available within Group Risk policies which can offer practical support in helping staff back to work as well as ...