Workplace Productivity - Sick Leave

Managing sick leave and understanding the different factors that drive absence is important for all employers to benefit both the business and the employees. Navigating changes to legislation and contextual challenges that impact productivity is essential to cultivating a business that maximises employee wellbeing and productivity.

While there are other important areas that impact workforce productivity, sick leave tends to be an overlooked, yet crucial factor. Understanding the data behind sick leave can also provide employers the ability to predict potential risks and opportunities for their businesses. With the proposed reform to the Holidays Act expected to commence in September 2024, it is a great time for organisations to set themselves and their teams up for success by considering what influences sick leave and how to effectively manage it.      

This document explores the proposed changes to legislation regarding sick leave, insights into current sick leave data and how employers can better understand sick leave to improve productivity. Seasonality, industries and working styles are also some of the contextual factors that this document discusses.