What is absence management all about?
What’s the biggest cause of sickness absence among UK workplaces? How do levels of sickness absence vary between different industry sectors? And why is managing employee absence so important?
In this video, the first of three instalments produced as part of our January Spotlight Series on our Day One Absence Service, Absentia, Medigold Health’s Absence Management Consultant, April Cremins, gives us the answers.
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Leading with inclusion: Tips for a supportive workplace
With around 15% of the population identifying as neurodiverse and 24% living with a disability, putting inclusivity at the heart of your workplace has never been more important. With National Inclusion Week (15th – 21st September 2025) shining a spotlight on the power of diverse workplaces, now’s the perfect time[...]
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What is World Suicide Prevention Day?
Trigger warning: suicide and mental health – This article discusses suicide and mental health. Please only read on if you feel comfortable to do so, and remember support is available if you need it. This guest article was written by Kim Najran, Medigold Health’s Mental Health First Aid Trainer. Although suicide[...]
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How can employers support staff with long-term sickness?
In the UK, over 2.8 million working-age people (aged 16–64) are economically inactive due to long-term sickness, representing around 7% of the working-age population (ONS). This group includes people living with a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory conditions like asthma, and mental health[...]
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