
What does absence management mean?
Absence management is how employers monitor and respond to staff being off work.
This includes short-term sickness, long-term health issues, and other types of absence. For employers, it’s about keeping operations running smoothly while also supporting staff wellbeing. For employees, it’s about knowing how to report absence, what support is available, and what to expect if absence becomes frequent.
When done properly, absence management reduces stress on colleagues, supports recovery, and prevents small issues from turning into bigger problems.