Absence Management Software FAQ’s
What Is Absence Management Software?
Absence software enables companies to track, report on and manage staff absence. It helps managers identify patterns of absenteeism, providing them with the information they need to communicate with the employees concerned. Absence software is a vital part of a modern companies toolkit and can be used for office-based and remote staff members.
What is Bradford Factor Reporting?
The Bradford Factor, also known as Bradford Formula, the Bradford Score and the Bradford Index, was developed by the Bradford University School of Management in the 1980s. It is used by businesses and government bodies around the world to assess and an employees absence record. It applies a weighted score to all types of staff absence (e.g. dental appointments, sickness, childcare issues). Employers set the scores for each type of absence based on how heavily it impacts their business. Managers within the company can then use the reporting tools to monitor employees triggering high scores.
As a stand-alone tool, the Bradford Index has limited scope. Most businesses use the formula as an early warning system to open up communications with employees flagged by the reporting.
Why Is Absence Tracking and Reporting Important?
Absence tracking is vitally important for businesses of all sizes and in all industries as it helps maintain productivity levels and flags issues with staff morale or burnout. Real-time absence tracking and reporting enables managers to reallocate resources to areas where absenteeism may be impacting performance.
Reporting may also highlight individuals or departments where absences are spiking. This could be a sign of unhappy employees, in which case the necessary supportive actions can be undertaken.
What are the Different Types of Absence?
To get the most from absence management software, it helps to understand the different types of absence. For more details on this topic, please refer to our blog post ‘How to Manage Unplanned Absence in the Workplace.’
Does Focus Absence Management Software Integrate with Payroll Systems?
Yes, the Focus absence management software, as with all elements of our time management software, integrates easily with all major Payroll systems. If you have any questions on setting up and managing the integration, our team will be happy to assist.
