absence managment in business

1. Absence Management – compare TWO approaches that can be used manage absence To ensure that the BLOG is read has been asked to pay particular attention to the creative use of space and produce an eye catching and attractive BLOG which captures the key issues around each topic so that the Directors and Senior Managers in particular of the company will pay attention to it. To produce this you must give attention to the overall appearance of your work as it needs to look professional, be accurate and up to date as well as make an immediate impression. For each topic you need to find material on the following: • Definitions of the topic under review • Current contextual data (UK based) to show what is happening in the wider business arena e.g. current facts and figures relating to the topic area. Use several up to date sources to show trends and patterns • Two examples of company practice being used in the UK – how is each company dealing with the topic area and what benefits have they achieved. Ensure that you take each company example from a different source. • Identify the main benefits and barriers or challenges that any company could face in addressing the topic under review. These should be drawn from a range and mix of published research evidence and not be your own personal opinion. • For each topic area you need to make TWO recommendations, based on what your team has found, that the organisation should consider implementing to help improve employee performance. A minimum of eight references per topic is required with a range and mix of sources used. All sources also need to be referenced within the text of the assignment e.g. ACAS (2013) suggest that ………… or Pilbeam & Corbridge (2010) argue that….