"blogs","hr case management"
Building for longevity: keeping an aging workforce safe
Posted on 3 August, 2026
Preface: While this article is representative of U.S. workforce data and regulations, the key themes are equally relevant for Australian employers managing an ageing workforce. With older workers bringing valuable experience ...
"blogs","absence management"
Why absence is a leading indicator of risk
Posted on 3 August, 2026
Most organisations measure absenteeism. Few treat it as a predictor of risk. But forward-thinking HR and risk leaders are starting to view absence differently, not as an outcome, but as an early warning signal.
"blogs","absence management"
The state of absenteeism in Australia: A workforce shift HR can’t ignore
Posted on 27 July, 2026
Employee absenteeism in Australia is undergoing a significant shift, and HR leaders are on the front line. Absence is no longer driven solely by short-term illness. Instead, it reflects deeper structural changes in the ...
"blogs","absence management"
The link between absenteeism and claims costs: what insurers and employers need to understand
Posted on 20 July, 2026
Absenteeism and claims management are often treated as separate issues. In reality, they are deeply connected. For insurers and employers alike, understanding this relationship is key to managing both cost and risk.
"blogs","absence management"
Absenteeism in call centres: the silent drain on performance and customer experience
Posted on 14 July, 2026
Call centres are the frontline of customer interaction, but behind the scenes, many are grappling with a growing challenge: rising employee absenteeism. For organisations with contact centres, absenteeism isn’t just a ...
"blogs","absence management"
Retail absenteeism is surging - here’s what HR needs to do before peak season hits
Posted on 6 July, 2026
Retailers across Australia are seeing sharp spikes in employee absenteeism, especially during high-pressure trading periods. For HR leaders, the timing couldn’t be worse.
"blogs","absence management"
Absenteeism in healthcare: the hidden workforce crisis HR can’t ignore
Posted on 2 July, 2026
Australia’s healthcare sector is facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond staffing shortages - rising employee absenteeism is compounding an already strained system. For HR leaders in healthcare, absenteeism is no ...
"blogs","absence management"
Rethinking absence management: moving from attendance monitoring to workforce engagement
Posted on 22 June, 2026
For many organisations, absence management remains focused on policies, procedures, and return-to-work processes. While these elements are important, they often address the symptoms of absence rather than the underlying ...
"blogs","employment medical programs"
Why routine drug and alcohol testing is essential for a safe, productive workplace
Posted on 10 June, 2026
Creating a safe and productive workplace is a priority for every organisation. While businesses invest heavily in safety programs, training and risk management initiatives, one critical component is often overlooked: routine ...
"blogs"
Psychosocial risks in New Zealand workplaces - what every organisation needs to know about compliance and risk management
Posted on 9 June, 2026
For years, workplace health and safety has largely focused on physical hazards. Today, however, New Zealand organisations are facing increasing scrutiny around another critical area of workplace risk, psychosocial hazards.
"blogs"
Engaging the mature-age workforce in Australia’s ageing economy
Posted on 2 June, 2026
Australia’s workforce is ageing. As demographic trends shift, organisations are recognising the importance of attracting and retaining mature-age workers, particularly those aged 55 and over.
"blogs"
The evolution of leadership in the age of hybrid work and AI
Posted on 26 May, 2026
Leadership expectations are changing rapidly. The combination of hybrid work, digital transformation and AI adoption is reshaping what effective leadership looks like in modern organisations.
"blogs"
Navigating compliance and regulatory changes in Australia’s evolving workplace
Posted on 20 May, 2026
Australia’s employment landscape is undergoing significant regulatory change, with the “right to disconnect” emerging as one of the most talked-about developments. This regulation aims to protect employees from unreasonable ...
"blogs"
Why HR case management systems are critical for modern employee relations
Posted on 13 May, 2026
In today’s evolving workplace, employee relations (ER) has become more complex, visible, and consequential than ever before. Organisations are navigating increased regulatory scrutiny, heightened employee expectations and a ...
"blogs"
Wellbeing and belonging as retention strategies in hybrid workplaces
Posted on 12 May, 2026
Employee wellbeing has become a central priority for organisations across Australia. As hybrid and flexible work models continue to evolve, businesses are recognising that wellbeing and belonging are not simply ...
"blogs"
Why effective return to work and claims management should be a strategic priority for businesses
Posted on 7 May, 2026
For organisations, managing workplace injuries is no longer just an administrative function, it’s a critical component of workforce strategy, employee wellbeing and organisational performance. When an employee is injured, ...
"blogs"
Strategic HR and people analytics: the rise of data-driven workforce planning
Posted on 28 April, 2026
Human resources is undergoing a significant transformation. Historically viewed as a support function focused on compliance and administration, HR is increasingly becoming a strategic partner in business decision-making.
"blogs"
Skills-based hiring and development - the shift beyond traditional credentials
Posted on 21 April, 2026
For decades, hiring decisions were largely anchored to formal qualifications and job titles. Today, that paradigm is shifting rapidly. Australian organisations are embracing skills-based hiring, an approach that prioritises ...
"blogs"
DEI accountability - moving from commitment to measurable impact
Posted on 14 April, 2026
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has been a major focus for organisations over the past decade. However, in 2025 and 2026, the conversation in Australia is shifting from intention to accountability. Employees, ...
"blogs","employment medical programs"
Transforming workforce health management with MedTrack
Posted on 8 April, 2026
In today’s complex workplace environments, managing employee health assessments is no longer a simple administrative task, it’s a critical component of compliance, safety and operational efficiency. Yet many organisations ...
"blogs","absence management"
Annual workplace health checks to cut absence costs
Posted on 17 March, 2026
Why annual workplace health checks matter for absence costs Well-run annual workplace health checks help employers cut avoidable sick leave, reduce injury risk and support early intervention. By identifying health issues ...
"blogs","injury management"
Meeting the needs of today’s workers: Why early nurse intervention is the new front door to better claims outcomes
Posted on 9 March, 2026
By Tracey Davanport, BSN, RN, CCM, SVP Clinical Operations; Amber Long, Assistant Vice President Clinical Operations; Luke Parnell, Assistant Vice President, Medical networks Read the full article on sedgwick.com here. ...
"blogs"
Modernising workplace absence management: ten strategic approaches
Posted on 17 February, 2026
Effective absence management plays a critical role in improving employee wellbeing, productivity and organisational performance. When absenteeism is poorly managed, it can drive higher costs, operational disruption, safety ...
"blogs","specialty services"
Transforming HR case management for better outcomes
Posted on 9 February, 2026
The need for smarter HR case management As the demands on HR teams grow more complex, the need for smarter HR case management systems becomes increasingly evident. HR professionals are tasked with balancing a myriad of ...
"blogs","injury management"
Insights: Why early intervention is important in workers compensation claims
Posted on 4 February, 2026
Why early intervention matters more than ever in injury management Injury management is becoming increasingly complex for employers, insurers and health and safety professionals. Across Australia, workers compensation claims ...
"blogs","absence management"
Understanding employee absenteeism in Australia – HR guide (2026)
Posted on 22 January, 2026
Understanding employee absenteeism in the modern Australian workplace Employee absenteeism has become a pronounced challenge for Australian organisations, with evolving work arrangements and heightened awareness of mental ...
"blogs","specialty services"
The importance of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Posted on 20 January, 2026
A robust drug and alcohol testing program is the cornerstone of a safe and high-performing workplace. By proactively screening for substance use, employers reduce the risk of workplace incidents and foster a culture where ...
"blogs","specialty services"
Understanding psychosocial hazards and why organisations can’t ignore them
Posted on 18 December, 2025
Workplaces are changing fast — the pace, the pressures, the expectations. And tucked within all of that are the less visible risks that can quietly build until they start showing up in burnout, conflict, poor performance and ...
"employment medical programs"
Supporting workforce wellbeing through annual health checks
Posted on 26 November, 2025
The crucial role of annual health checks In today’s dynamic business environment, employee wellbeing is a key driver of organisational success. Annual health checks are a powerful way for organisations to help their ...
"telehealth"
Closing the distance - how telehealth is transforming access to care
Posted on 24 November, 2025
Australia’s healthcare system is evolving fast, shaped by shifting population needs, rising demand and the ongoing challenge of delivering equitable care across vast distances. Among the most transformative developments in ...
"employment medical programs"
Why employment medicals and health monitoring are imperative for any organisation
Posted on 14 October, 2025
In today’s complex and competitive business landscape, successful organisations are increasingly realising that workforce health is not just an HR responsibility—it's a strategic asset. Safe, healthy and capable employees ...
"hr case management"
Why organisations need smarter HR case management
Posted on 10 September, 2025
As the year draws to a close, HR teams often find themselves balancing performance reviews, compliance checks and preparing the business for the year ahead. At the same time, they are tasked with managing a wide range of ...
"injury management"
Early intervention in workplace injury management: a critical piece of the wellbeing puzzle
Posted on 14 August, 2025
Injury management has always been a core responsibility for employers — but in recent years, the landscape has shifted dramatically. What was once a primarily physical challenge is now increasingly psychological and complex, ...
"employment medical programs"
Protecting hearing in the workplace: the importance of occupational noise management
Posted on 1 May, 2025
In many industries, employees are exposed to high levels of workplace noise that can lead to hearing loss over time, impacting an individual’s ability to hear clearly and communicate effectively. Occupational noise-induced ...
"employment medical programs"
The fundamental role of pre-employment medical testing for organisational success
Posted on 2 May, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, organisations strive to optimise productivity and ensure a safe work environment for their employees. One key aspect of achieving these goals is the implementation of comprehensive ...
"absence management"
Public holiday absences - how to deal with employee absenteeism
Posted on 22 March, 2024
Managing employee absenteeism to ensure workplace efficiency As Easter approaches, workplaces often find themselves grappling with the challenge of how to deal with employee absenteeism. While time off is essential for ...
"employment medical programs"
Safeguarding workplaces - the crucial role of drug and alcohol testing
Posted on 7 March, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is paramount. A crucial safeguard is drug and alcohol testing, which fosters a workplace culture that prioritises well-being, reduces ...
"absence management"
A guide to managing employee absenteeism and prioritising wellbeing
Posted on 7 June, 2023
How to deal with employee absenteeism: the importance of prioritising employee wellbeing and the cost of ignoring it With increased emphasis on employee wellbeing and mental health in the workplace, there has been a shift in ...
"absence management","employment medical programs","injury management","workers compensation"
Paving the way for improved recovery and return to work outcomes
Posted on 5 October, 2022
When an employee is unable to work due to an illness or injury, early communication is key to improving recovery and return to work outcomes. In fact, research in Australia suggests that when contact is made with an injured ...
"absence management","employment medical programs","injury management","workers compensation"
Embracing new dimensions of return to work
Posted on 5 October, 2022
Grabbing breakfast on-the-go, rushing to catch public transportation, or getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic in order to work the traditional 9-to-5 is no longer the standard for many in the workforce in Australia and ...
"absence management"
Employee absenteeism in Australia – key statistics & trends
Posted on 22 July, 2022
Managing employee absenteeism is a major challenge for HR and management
"blogs"
Managing pre-employment medicals? Ask these key questions
Posted on 8 June, 2022
Screening of prospective employees prior to commencing employment has a number of benefits, such a reduction in injury rates, medical costs and absence from work due to injury. If you’re serious about transforming your ...
"blogs"
What are employment medicals and why do you need them?
Posted on 8 June, 2022
In today’s fast-paced working environment, having a reliable, healthy and productive workforce is critical to ensure business continuity. Screening of prospective employees prior to commencing employment can significantly ...
"blogs"
Insights into the business benefits of a data-driven workforce
Posted on 26 April, 2022
Managing employee absenteeism - the key to understanding workforce absenteeism data to save millions of dollars
"blogs"
Checklist: Why telehealth is critical to cutting the cost of absenteeism
Posted on 26 April, 2022
The pandemic has flipped the script on ways of working, forcing organisations to rethink how to manage absenteeism and wellbeing in more efficient, agile and innovative ways. In this article, we take a look at how telehealth ...
"blogs"
10 Smart ways to modernise absence management
Posted on 26 April, 2022
We believe effective workplace absence management can empower your organisation to transform workforce wellbeing and productivity, cut costs and boost the bottom line.
"blogs"
Checklist: How well do you know the 'health' of your workforce?
Posted on 26 April, 2022
Absenteeism is a significant indicator of the health and wellbeing of your workforce – high rates could indicate more serious organisational issues. Let's take a look at a few quick tips to help you monitor and improve the ...
"blogs"
Rapid antigen testing scaled up to help boost business continuity
Posted on 20 October, 2021
The leading Australian employee services and platform provider leverages Roche’s innovative rapid antigen test digital tools and scientific solutions to rapidly deploy over 80,000 tests in a month.
"blogs"
Rapid Antigen Testing: Onsite Covid Rapid Antigen Testing Services
Posted on 19 August, 2021
We are pleased to offer you our Rapid Antigen Screening and Lab-based PCR screening in all capital cities and major metropolitan areas across Australia (subject to availability)
"blogs"
Practical strategies for managing absenteeism
Posted on 31 May, 2021
The annual cost of sickness absence has climbed to almost $30 billion for Australian organisations, according to a surveypublished recently by Direct Health Solutions. Here is some practical advice and guidance for HR and ...
"free resources"
Free playbook | HR case management software
Posted on 21 May, 2021
The onset of COVID-19 has brought about significant change in the way organisations manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations. Coupled with an increasingly litigious workforce and a rise in workforce mental ...
VacTrack at Work - Track who has had the vaccine
Posted on 14 March, 2021
With the COVID vaccine rollout underway, it is important to be prepared and develop comprehensive return to work plans and health and safety measures for your staff.
"webinars and events"
AbsenceTrack live webinar - Wednesday, 18 November @ 11am
Posted on 2 November, 2020
In this 30-minute webinar, our CEO will take you through the impact of COVID-19 on employee absenteeism, latest absence management trends, and how future-thinking organisations are using absence management technology to ...
"blogs"
Absence Typologies - the psychology of motivated absenteeism
Posted on 28 October, 2020
For decades, need-based theories of motivation have emphasised the importance of need fulfillment on employee motivation and behavior. Applied to the management of employee absenteeism, organisations should seek to address ...
"blogs"
7 common scenarios that need HR case management software
Posted on 6 October, 2020
There are several things to consider when deciding the timing for implementing HR case management software, but often it’s changing circumstances that drive the need for a new system. In this blog post, we take a look at ...
"blogs"
How HR case management software reduces risk
Posted on 6 October, 2020
It only takes a single serious ER issue to turn into a fiscal and reputational organisation-wide disaster. This is particularly true in the current operating environment. COVID-19 has seen workforces scatter, and employees ...
"blogs"
Is your home-grown HR case management system effective?
Posted on 29 September, 2020
Many organisations have ‘home grown’ HR case management approaches including google docs, spreadsheets, IT servers, and manual files. And while it may seem more cost effective to manage ER issues on an ad-hoc basis in-house, ...
"webinars and events"
Live demo webinar of ERTrack in action - watch now
Posted on 29 September, 2020
Listen to our CEO deliver a virtual tour of the ERTrack Platform and learn how our employee relations technology can help you effectively identify, track, and investigate employee issues - it's the only technology platform ...
"free resources"
Selecting the right HR case management software
Posted on 24 September, 2020
Choosing the right HR case management solution is crucial, both from a financial and efficiency perspective. However, given the market's fragmentation, not all are created equally - or even truly created to handle the ...
"free resources"
Making the business case for HR case management
Posted on 24 September, 2020
Buy in from the top is not always easy. However, the financial case for HR case management is clear. What we do know is that employee relations technology helps organisations deliver an exceptional ROI - in this case 520% or ...
"free resources"
Do you need HR case management software
Posted on 24 September, 2020
HR case management software systems or software solutions offer a powerful technology platform enabling HR departments to use one, centralised database, to manage employee relations issues and case investigations. Typically, ...
"blogs"
Pandemic driving the need for HR case management software
Posted on 22 September, 2020
The onset of COVID-19 has brought about significant change in the way organisations manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations. Coupled with an increasingly litigious workforce and a rise in workforce mental ...
"blogs"
Are you prepared for National Safe Work Month?
Posted on 8 September, 2020
2020 has been a year that has catapulted us through challenge after challenge. As we look forward to constructive ways to navigate through adversity, health and wellbeing has become more critically important than ever before.
"blogs","free resources"
The value of employment medical assessments
Posted on 2 September, 2020
Research indicates that the screening of prospective employees prior to commencing employment are likely to have reduced rates of injury, reduced medical costs resulting from injury and reduced absence from work due to ...
"white papers"
Free white paper | Technology use and the Bradford Factor
Posted on 13 August, 2020
The Bradford Factor or Bradford Formula is used in HR management as a means of measuring employee absenteeism. It is a simple formula that calculates a score for each employee by applying a relative weighting to his or her ...
"blogs"
August Press Release | HRD & HR Dive Digital News
Posted on 12 August, 2020
Our new Employee Relations Benchmarking Study finds Australian organisations have been caught unawares by COVID-19 and are struggling to track and manage their changing workforce. Featured article on Human Resources Director ...
"blogs"
Are your internal resources consumed with COVID-19 issues?
Posted on 5 August, 2020
Did you know that you can outsource some or all of your pandemic response needs to us? We have established a large COVID-19 team to deliver programs designed to minimise the impacts of the pandemic, create confidence amongst ...
"webinars and events"
Free webinar | Future-proof your workforce post COVID-19
Posted on 29 July, 2020
Listen to injury expert Lisa Anderson and guest psychologist Annabel Rees deliver a rich and insightful 45-minute webinar on how to successfully transition your workforce into the 'new normal' whilst nurturing employee ...
"research surveys"
2020 Employee Relations Benchmarking Survey
Posted on 23 July, 2020
We are proud to release our First Employee Relations Benchmarking Survey 2020. The study provides employee relations and HR professionals, including business leaders with valuable information that will build effective teams, ...
"white papers"
Free white paper | Managing absenteeism during a pandemic
Posted on 22 July, 2020
The onset of COVID-19 has brought about a step change in the way organisations need to manage workplace absenteeism and employee health, now and into the future. The role of telehealth has emerged as an essential tool to ...
"free resources"
Do you need absence management software?
Posted on 14 July, 2020
Download the 12-item checklist to help you review your current processes and systems and identify if there is a need for your organisation to implement a new absence management solution.
"blogs"
Are you unlocking the value of your absenteeism data?
Posted on 30 June, 2020
Workforce data can be a powerful tool to not only track and monitor the health of your workforce, but also identify trends and tipping points and to more effectively manage HR cases and issues and escalate them before a ...
"blogs"
Managing mental wellbeing of your remote workforce
Posted on 30 June, 2020
Mental health has become an increasingly important workplace issue, and this was prior to COVID-19. Now, mental health is expected to be the most significant issue any employer will have to manage in their workforce.
"blogs"
Do you understand the true 'health' of your workforce?
Posted on 30 June, 2020
Do you understand the current health of your workforce? In other words, do you have a deep understanding of why employees are taking time off? Do you know what is causing illness and injury? Can you analyse data to discover ...
"blogs"
What it takes to manage a remote workforce
Posted on 30 June, 2020
HR is used to being hands-on with employees, and face to face meetings and check-ins are a key component of this. This includes key aspects to management such as onboarding, injury and illness management, return to work, ...
"blogs"
Why managing absenteeism matters
Posted on 30 June, 2020
A recent Citrix Survey of 580 Australians reports that at least 50% of the workforce will be remote for the remainder of 2020, and there is some debate as to whether a workforce will ever look the same as it once did. This ...
"blogs"
COVID-19 telehealth calls on the rise again
Posted on 24 June, 2020
As employees are starting to return to the workplace, we are experiencing a spike in call volumes again. Last week our COVID-19 related call volumes increased 100%. It is expected that returning to work will likely increase ...
"blogs"
Employee relations issues on the rise as a result of COVID-19
Posted on 23 June, 2020
Despite remote work, COVID-19 will not bring employee relations issues to a halt. In fact, it's actually creating new challenges employers must navigate. It might be easy to assume that employee relations issues would reduce ...
"blogs"
7 quick tips for best practice HR case management
Posted on 29 May, 2020
Good HR practices increase staff loyalty, decrease turnover, and reduce legal and regulatory risk. This is especially true now as the business world moves towards more remote working environments. Keeping employees happy and ...
"blogs"
Leveraging technology to build an engaged workforce
Posted on 29 May, 2020
Over the past decade, there’s been a huge paradigm shift in the use of technology to support employee relations. Some organisations are taking advantage of technology specifically built for these purposes, however most still ...
"blogs"
The critical role of telehealth and technology in the 'new normal'
Posted on 28 May, 2020
Due to a scattered and fearful workforce, there has been a significant uptake of telehealth services since the outbreak of COVID-19, and healthcare providers have scaled their solutions to expand their scope of delivery.
"blogs"
COVID-19 and the recent rise in psychological injuries
Posted on 28 May, 2020
Risk management for employers is equally as important to address the known, visible risks now, as it is to address the latent, foreseeable risks in the future. Hundreds of employees across the nation have already lodged ...
"blogs"
Beyond the pandemic and risk prevention strategies
Posted on 28 May, 2020
The restrictions around isolation are easing in all States and Territories, which is leaving organisations with a new challenge of how to do the right thing and prevent a new wave of COVID-19 spreading in the community.
"white papers"
Free white paper | Guide to the future of work
Posted on 21 May, 2020
According to the Department of Health, the Coronavirus curve has flattened, and Australia has managed the pandemic well. The overall proportion of COVID-19 cases under investigation in each State or Territory is also ...
"blogs"
Using ERTrack to record and manage employee issues
Posted on 14 May, 2020
Managing employee relations has never been more important, from documenting and tracking issues, to resolving the issue itself. Subscribe to ERTrack and you will receive three months free, with no upfront costs to align the ...
"blogs"
The pandemic is set to reshape the healthcare industry
Posted on 4 May, 2020
Which-50 Magazine, one of Australia’s leading technology business publications, interviewed our CEO and Founder. The interview formed part of Which-50's four part Disruption Series, which examines how Australia's digital ...
"blogs"
Telehealth providing care for all Australians
Posted on 1 May, 2020
Our CEO and Founder explains how telehealth is a critical delivery model to ensure employees have access to the right care at the right time.
"blogs"
New & innovative COVID-19 solutions
Posted on 28 April, 2020
We recognise that businesses need to pivot quickly in response to COVID-19 and so we have streamlined our telehealth and technology platforms to better support the health and safety of your workforce during this crisis.
"blogs"
Maintaining staff wellbeing amid COVID-19
Posted on 22 April, 2020
The current COVID-19 pandemic is creating pain points across the world. From health care to retail, finance to telcos, Australian businesses have had to pivot quickly.
"blogs"
Managing absenteeism during COVID-19
Posted on 9 April, 2020
Absenteeism is surging across Australian workplaces, and it is unlikely to ease up any time soon. Through our 24x7 telehealth absence management service and industry leading AbsenceTrack and COVID-19 identification and case ...
"blogs"
New COVID-19 Tracker & Case Management Software
Posted on 10 March, 2020
Our COVID-19 Tracker & Case Management Software module is a customisable tool to track and manage the impact of COVID-19 across your organisation. As the impact of COVID continues to disrupt business, we have developed ...
"blogs"
How to reduce absenteeism by up to 40%
Posted on 9 March, 2020
We have assisted hundreds of organisations in Australia and New Zealand to implement best practice, evidence based absence programs, that have, on average reduced absenteeism levels by 25%.
"blogs"
What employers need to know about coronavirus
Posted on 9 March, 2020
With 15 cases reported in Australia, there is increasing concern from Australian and New Zealand workplaces about the risk of coronavirus, and if there are any steps that employers should be taking to prevent the potential ...
"blogs"
What employers need to know about measuring absenteeism
Posted on 7 March, 2020
Accurately measuring the true rate of absenteeism may sound simple, but many organisations get it wrong. Be clear on what information you need in your absenteeism statistics, and validate the calculations used to produce an ...
"blogs"
Legal considerations regarding coronavirus
Posted on 4 March, 2020
The legal considerations around coronavirus are a key focus for all businesses in the midst of pandemic planning. You may be faced with employees restricted from returning to Australia, which can have a significant impact on ...
"blogs"
Our absence programs slash absence rates by 40%
Posted on 11 February, 2020
An absence management strategy is a complex interaction of process, reporting systems, management action and employee behaviour, not to mention workplace culture and engagement. Through centralisation of absence recording, ...
"blogs"
How to combat non-genuine absence
Posted on 10 February, 2020
If you’ve been in management for any period of time, you have no doubt had experience with employees who needed time off just a little too often – or too regularly – to be credible. That said, many managers are wary of ...
"research surveys"
2016 Absence Management & Wellbeing Survey
Posted on 10 February, 2020
Absenteeism levels per employee per year in Australia have increased by about 10.5% from 8.6 days to 9.5 days, according to our 2016 Absence Management and Wellbeing Survey Report.
"blogs"
Outsourcing absence management trend
Posted on 30 December, 2019
Managing absenteeism Outsourcing absence management programs is a rapidly increasing trend due to the high levels of absenteeism in Australia, the associated costs and the impact on employee health and organisational ...
"research surveys"
2019 Absence Management & Wellbeing Survey
Posted on 8 December, 2019
We are delighted to release the 11th edition of our Absence Management and Wellbeing Survey results for Australian organisations. The analysis is based on the results provided by 104 organisations across Australia, who ...
"research surveys"
2017 Absence Management & Wellbeing Survey
Posted on 6 May, 2019
We are pleased to release our latest Absence Management and Wellbeing Survey results for Australian organisations. In 2017, employee absenteeism rates increased from 9.5 days to 9.7 days per employee per annum, an increase ...
"webinars and events"
Free webinar | How to manage sick leave expert panel
Posted on 22 April, 2019
By Direct Health Solutions On 21st November 2018 our CEO and James Matteson (Partner at Bartier Perry Lawyers) ran an Absence Management Expert Panel, with 140 attending the webinar in total, on how to manage sick leave. The ...
"blogs"
Guidelines for managing short-term absenteeism
Posted on 7 April, 2019
Short term absenteeism is the most problematic absence behavior to manage. Alongside standard return-to-work interviews, clear guidelines should be established about when to first commence your investigation of frequent ...
"webinars and events"
Free webinar | Join the pre-employment revolution
Posted on 5 October, 2018
On 4th October 2018 we held a webinar on our new approach to on-line pre-employment assessment. 58interested participants attended to discover the advantages of identifying ‘people risks’ early to enhance the health, ...
"webinars and events"
Training webinar | Managing absenteeism
Posted on 1 June, 2018
On the 31st May 2018 we facilitated an absence management training webinar with 75 front-line leaders, supervisors, mid-level managers, and HR professionals attending. The webinar covered the following key topics:
"webinars and events"
OHS Leaders Summit | Early intervention injury triage
Posted on 23 April, 2017
Jon Baker (Head of Health and Safety at Coca Cola Amatil) alongside our CEO co-presented a workshop at the OHS Leaders Summit Australia on Early Intervention Injury Triage. They spoke on how the evidence supporting the ...
