Smarter Sick Leave Tracking for Growing Businesses

Log sick days in seconds with streamlined sick leave tracking software:

  • Get a full-team view with a shared calendar
  • Keep track of all sickness reporting
  • Track employee sickness and promote wellbeing
  • Plan for spikes of absences with analytics and reporting
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Centralise logging of sick days

When an employee calls in sick, it’s often unexpected. But receiving that call at the start of the workday doesn’t have to be daunting. With sick leave tracking software, you can enhance your approach to sickness management in the workplace.

  • Upload proof of sickness including sick notes and RTW documentations
  • Turn on notifications to be instantly notified of an absence
  • See who’s available to cover last minute shifts with the open shifts feature
  • Provide employees with the support they need with EAP services
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Prepare for spikes in sickness with real-time data

Any good employer knows the right approach to HR processes saves time and money. So, it’s important to manage sickness in a professional way. This ensures your employees feel supported, but your business doesn’t suffer at the loss of staff.

  • Gain insights into sickness rates with real-time data
  • Download sickness records with an absence reporting tool
  • Get on top of recurring sickness and step in to offer support
  • Plan for future spikes of absences with your analytics
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The benefits of enhanced sick leave tracking

Improved insights and reporting

Tracking workplace sickness isn’t just about knowing who’s off when; it allows you greater insight into patterns of sickness and enhances planning for the future!

Make absence admin a breeze

With an automated solution, the obvious benefits are time saving and simplification of tracking methods. Say goodbye to your cluttered spreadsheets!

Support your people while protecting your business

Offer support for employees when they need you most. Improving employee relations, morale, and retention rates whilst reducing the impact of sickness on your business.

Sync with payroll to comply with SSP requirements

With integrated HR and payroll, with BrightHR it's simple to comply with SSP requirements. Ensuring your staff are paid the correct rate, on time.

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Managing staff sickness from your mobile device

With BrigthHR on your mobile it’s easier than ever to manage staff sickness. From anywhere, anytime, you can see who’s in and who’s off from the tap of your screen. Our HR app keeps you in touch with what’s going on in the business, even if a colleague is calling in sick at the crack of dawn!

The mobile HR app allows you to:

  • Upload proof of absence documents
  • See a calendar view of your team’s availability
  • Open shifts to cover shifts when a team member is sick
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A full suite of attendance management support

Get a real-time view of who's clocked in, out or on break. Track when employees start their shift.

Get instant access to policy documents, ranging from lateness to attendance policies, personal improvement plans and more.

Access expert employment law advice with a UK team available 24/7, 365 days a year. Get support on difficult situations, or advice on how to implement your policies.

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