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Supporting employers through employment law changes: Our new partnership
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with scheduling provider MakeShift, to offer greater workforce management capabilities to organisations worldwide. As a specialist in providing best-in-class absence, time and HR management software, we are expanding our core offering in 2026 with the introduction of scheduling, aimed at helping organisations to improve resource planning, achieve compliance and minimise operational disruption. The move comes as
Balancing workplace flexibility vs employee expectation
For many employees, workplace flexibility has become an expectation rather than a desirable perk. Yet as we begin 2026, HR teams find themselves navigating a delicate balance between offering their employees what they want, alongside productivity targets and organisational needs. Our HR Trends in 2026, According to HR report shows that flexible working remains firmly
Trends in 2026: Why employee wellbeing will succeed or fail with manager capability
Employee wellbeing in 2026 has firmly moved from a ‘nice-to-have’ to an essential ingredient in the workplace. As we start the new year, many HR professionals see wellbeing as a top priority for their organisations. But as employees may be increasing their expectations when it comes to wellbeing, benefits and flexibility, so too does the
Managing performance issues through attendance insights
Poor performance rarely appears out of nowhere – it often shows up as patterns in attendance. By using employee absence data as an early warning sign, HR can turn reactive performance management into targeted, preventative support. How does attendance link to performance? Frequent absences from work clearly harm productivity. An absent individual is unable to
What’s the state of sickness absence in 2025?
Employee sickness absence is rising across the UK and beyond, and the burden of managing it falls to HR leaders and people managers. Behind the 2025 headlines, however, lies a more complex story. One that touches on productivity, long-term sickness absence, wellbeing, and the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. Our new State of Absence Report
Uncovering overtime costs with attendance & timesheet data
Overtime can creep up unnoticed in many businesses, pushing labour costs higher and impacting employee wellbeing. With reliable time management tools, such as clocking in and out functionality, timesheets, manager approval processes and analytical reporting, HR leaders can significantly reduce overtime costs, improve accuracy in pay, and boost transparency and consistency. The scale of the
Leveraging data analytics in HR to predict turnover
In today’s competitive talent market, HR can’t afford to simply react to resignations – there is in fact a way to predict and pre-empt them. With data analytics in human resources, organisations can turn absence data into powerful indicators, giving HR leaders foresight into who may be at risk of leaving. Why does turnover prediction
Demystifying AI in HR: What HR leaders need to know
Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most talked-about topics in HR circles, but beyond the hype, what does it really mean for the sector today? Our new eBook, Demystifying AI in HR: Now and in the Future, explores the opportunities, risks and practical applications of using AI tools in HR. Here’s a sneak peek
Handling frequent short term absence: A framework for line managers
Frequent short term absences are a challenge that many organisations face, and for larger companies with multiple locations, it’s even more challenging to keep in check. For line managers, employee absence can disrupt team performance, stretch resources, and affect morale – yet they are often harder to manage compared with long-term sickness absence because they
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