#Sick Leave
How illegitimate sick leave affects SMEs
The fact that Aussies love the beach is undisputed worldwide. What is concerning, however, are the potential business impacts, with a survey of 2000 adults, undertaken by Finder.com.au, revealing that one in seven (14%) have cashed in their sick leave to get some sun and hit the waves. Every time an employee decides to fake an illness […]
No need to recruit hastily: temps offer start-ups the flexibility they need when launching
Temporary workers can serve a vital role for SMEs at various stages in the business lifecycle. They’re a boon for businesses requiring an extra set of hands to cope with busy work periods and for those needing to urgently cover absences due to, for instance, parental, sick or annual leave. They’re especially useful for start-ups looking to get up and running as […]
How to stop a sickie culture from taking root
With Australia Day falling on Thursday this year, an opportunistic employee might be tempted to ‘chuck a sickie’ on Friday to stretch the public holiday into a four-day weekend. While this course of action might be gratifying for the individual, it can compromise the employer’s bottom line – especially if a sickie culture develops and […]
Win the fight against unplanned staff absence
There is an overwhelming body of research linking unproductive employees to sick leave. Put simply: the more someone wastes time at work, the more likely they are to take sick leave.
The key to turning bad culture around
Businesses with high staff absenteeism levels are being urged to address their business culture, as research shows sick leave is costing the economy millions of dollars each year. Here are some ideas for how to improve your workplace environment.
Chucking a sickie over bad management
New research has shown that Australian employees are more likely to ‘chuck a sickie’ because of poor management.
77% of sick staff still go to work
More than three-quarters of workers suffering from cold or flu turn up to work, according to results from a survey conducted by Newspoll and commissioned by Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract.
Small businesses want staff to keep germs at home
Bank of Queensland’s Straight Talk Survey has found that 83 percent of small business owners would prefer staff to stay at home when they’re sick, even though 42 per cent of them would only stay at home if they were on death’s door.
Sick leave expected to spike during World Cup
Employers are being warned to expect a spike in employee absenteeism surrounding the World Cup, being prepared for the possibility can lessen the impact on productivity.