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Retention, engagement & workforce metrics · Core

Sickness absence

Also called: sick leave absence

ELI5

Work absence attributed to illness or health conditions.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates sickness absence the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Sickness absence” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches retention, engagement & workforce metrics.

Why it matters: In retention, engagement & workforce metrics, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.