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Tips on managing absences

Staff absences are problematic for any organisation, and absence rates are at the highest they have been for over 10 years currently. With greater staff absence comes less productivity, greater company expense, less certainty and often a reduction in quality in the service your organisation provides. There are generally no upsides ...

What not to say to occupational health

You’ve been referred to occupational health, and now you’re feeling nervous. You aren’t sure what to say, and you’re worried that whatever you say may land you in trouble. Does that sound familiar? You’re not alone – ‘what not to say to occupational health’ is one of the most regularly asked ...

Introducing – DSE self-assessments

We’re excited to launch our brand new DSE self-assessment service. At the Smart Clinic our goal is to support you with issues relating to employee health and wellbeing. This includes the impact that work can have on your health, and that health can have on your work. If your staff use display ...

4 myths about sickness absence

You shouldn’t contact an employee when they’re off sick Nope, not true. There’s a common misconception that if an employee is absent from work, particularly as a result of stress of mental health issues, that you shouldn’t contact them. In fact you can make things worse by not staying in regular communication with ...