Get long term absence under control
Don’t let long term absence have a negative effect on your business. Addressing the needs of the employee can be a benefit for everyone, so helping them return to work is in everyone’s best interest.
Key benefits
- A clear process that cuts through the complexity
- Swift action that prevents cases dragging on
- Proper documentation that protects your business
- Practical solutions that work for everyone involved
How it works
- A fast assessment of your current situation
- A clear action plan with specific timelines
- Direct management of medical reports and assessments, working with occupational health partners if required
- Structured return-to-work planning
- Support implementing adjustments or changes
Why choose us
- No sitting on the fence: you get clear direction
- We handle the medical jargon and red tape
- Real experience managing complex cases
- A focus on getting workable outcomes
FAQs
How soon should we act on long term absence?
Immediately. The longer you wait, the harder it gets.
What about employees with disabilities?
We’ll help you manage reasonable adjustments properly and legally.
Can you handle multiple absence cases?
Yes, and we’ll spot any patterns that need addressing.
Once they are well enough, how do we support them back to work?
We help you design a tailored return-to-work plan that keeps both your business and your employee’s needs at the forefront.
What if they are not well enough to come back to work?
Sadly this happens and it can be upsetting for everyone. We guide you through any potential capability dismissal in a caring, sympathetic way.
Speak to Pennine HR about long term employee absence
Practical absence management that works for everyone.
Our absence management approach makes the difference
- Immediate action: we help you address absence issues now, not after they have crippled your operations
- Legally compliant: our absence procedures keep you protected while achieving business objectives
- Commercial reality: we understand absence costs money, so our solutions balance compassion with business needs
- Practical experience: we have handled long-term sickness cases across many industries
- Direct communication: we guide you through difficult conversations without unnecessary complexity
How our long-term absence process works
- Case assessment: we evaluate the specific absence situation and its business impact
- Strategy development: we create a clear, legally sound absence management plan
- Implementation support: we guide you through medical reports, meetings and documentation
- Consistent follow-through: we help you maintain momentum and avoid common pitfalls
- Resolution: we make sure cases reach an appropriate conclusion, whether that is a return to work or exit
Our team has resolved complex sickness situations for businesses across multiple sectors, so whatever absence challenge you are facing, we have very likely handled it before.
Ready for absence management that actually works?
Stop letting long-term sickness drain your resources and team morale. Talk to Pennine HR today about practical absence management that tackles issues head-on.
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