It might be every employer’s worst nightmare: to discover that staff have been feigning sickness in order to take a well-deserved break or attend to urgent personal affairs.
According to a new study by leading employee risk and benefits management firm Aon Consulting, a staggering 120 million sick days a year are taken across Europe for reasons other than genuine illness. Of these, 35 million are taken by British employees. All in all, this costs employers an incredible €40 billion.
Significantly, Aon also asked the surveyed employees what measures would dissuade them from taking phony sick leave in the future. Along with the ability to take ‘social days’ away from the office, the provision of flexible working options was the most common request.
Indeed, it is likely that more and more companies will turn to flexible working in the fight to reduce absenteeism.
Mitrefinch provide computerised time and attendance systems which allow employers to implement and monitor flexible working patterns throughout their business.
To find out how Mitrefinch can help you better manage your flexi-time contact us now on 1300 884 831, email sales@mitrefinch.com.au or visit www.mitrefinch.com.au
To read the full Aon Report go to: http://aon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1957
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