TRANSPORT staff absence levels have been increasing over
the last 12 months, according to one fifth of transport firms in the UK that
took part in a study by Close Brothers Asset Finance.
According to the Close Brothers' "Business
Barometer", more than a third of SME owners interviewed in the transport
industry believe that their organisation has a problem with employees abusing
sick leave.
Minor illnesses, such as the flu, was said to be the main
cause of employee absence by 61 per cent of employers surveyed, with
post-operative recovery the second most common reason for time off work,
reports Lloyd's Loading List.
Managing director of the Transport Division at Close Brothers
Asset Finance, John Fawcett, said: "While the majority of sick leave taken
is genuine, absenteeism is a growing problem for many transport firms and if
not managed properly, it could have a serious impact on productivity levels.
"Our research suggests that a considerable number of
employers are concerned about the level of non-genuine sickness within their
organisation. In the current climate, many workplaces are already stretched and
employers are aware that they have a responsibility to protect their staff from
undue stress.
"That is why it is important that unauthorised
absence is managed consistently and fairly to help minimise the impact on the
wider workforce and ensure diligent colleagues aren't left to pick up the slack
on a regular basis," he said.
"Between the cold, dark mornings and the allegedly
most depressing day of the year, 'Blue Monday' approaching, it's easy to
understand the appeal of an unauthorised duvet day. It's a good idea to
reconsider your current absence policy; one option might be to allow employees
additional flexibility to book leave at short notice," said Mr Fawcett.
Source : SN-TR.
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