Absence Management Blogs
Rethinking Doctor’s Notes for Short-Term Absences: A Smarter Approach to Attendance Management
Requiring employees to provide a doctor’s note for short, incidental sick days has long been a standard practice in many organizations. The intent is often to ensure legitimacy, promote accountability, and deter unnecessary absences. However, evidence and best...
The Power of a Well-Implemented Attendance Support Program
Absenteeism is a growing challenge for many organizations, impacting costs, productivity, service delivery, and employee morale. While absence is often unavoidable, the key to managing its effects lies in having a structured Attendance Support Program (ASP) in...
The Importance of Early Intervention in Absence Management
According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, organizations that implement early intervention strategies see a reduction in the duration of Short-Term Disability (STD) claims by 30% (1). In this article, we will examine why early...
Bridging Strategy and Technology: How Software Elevates Absence Management Best Practices
Introduction Effective absence management is not merely an administrative task; it is a strategic function that, when supported by the right technology, can improve productivity, employee satisfaction, and even your bottom line. We reviewed the challenges of...
Absenteeism: A Corporations Silent Killer
The Imperative of Absence Management Tracking: Why Many Companies Fall ShortAccording to the Conference Board of Canada, absenteeism is costing Canadian businesses $16.6 billion per year, yet only 46% of companies are actively tracking absences, and of those...
How to Leverage Technology to Reduce Workplace Absenteeism
Managing employee absences is always tricky, but with COVID-19, it can be even more daunting. We are excited to offer Workplace Medical's recently enhanced Absence Management software to our clients – an essential part of our broad range of services designed to...
Absence Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While the majority of people continue to practice the physical distancing and self-isolation that has been crucial over the past two months, how companies manage the absences of their employees has continued to evolve and adapt. We at WMC continue to monitor...
WSIB Introduces New Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has published its official Operational Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes. This policy issues clear guidelines about when the WSIB will pay for medical marijuana to treat workplace injury and illness. It also helps...
Absenteeism: The “Real” Costs
Absenteeism is one of the biggest killers of corporate profitability, costing Canadian companies over $16 billion per year. When companies think about saving money, and cutting costs from here and there, they often miss the huge issue of absenteeism, and...
Absence Management – How Our Advanced Software Tools Can Save You Money
Avoidable absences in Canada cost companies over $16 Billion per year. But many of these absences – and these costs – can be avoided, if you have the right tools. At Workplace Medical, we utilize a three-step process (Prevent – Respond – Return to Work) as well as a unique software solution (called ATOMS) to keep your employees safe and productive.