What Is Absence Costing Your Business?
Understanding the Cost Is Just the First Step
Sickness absence can have a significant impact on your organisation, but understanding the reasons behind it is just as important.
At Insight Workplace Health, we help employers manage sickness absence through independent occupational health assessments, practical recommendations and return-to-work advice. Our approach supports informed decisions, employee wellbeing and sustainable returns to work.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an indicative estimate only. Figures are based on the averages and assumptions you enter and a simplified daily-cost model (annual salary ÷ working days, adjusted by an overhead multiplier) applied uniformly across all sick days. It does not account for statutory sick pay rules, differences between individual salaries, part-time or variable hours, role-specific cover costs, insurance, or other factors that affect real-world absence costs. Results should not be relied upon for financial, legal, or HR decisions. For accurate figures, consult your own payroll data and a qualified professional.
How Occupational Health Supports Absence Management
Managing sickness absence involves more than monitoring days lost. Understanding how an employee's health affects their ability to work can help employers provide appropriate support and make informed decisions.
At Insight Workplace Health, our clinicians provide independent occupational health advice to help organisations manage both short- and long-term sickness absence, identify potential barriers to returning to work and consider reasonable workplace adjustments.
Timely occupational health advice can help employers understand health-related concerns and explore appropriate support before an absence becomes prolonged.
Return to Work Support
Our clinicians assess an employee's fitness for work and provide practical recommendations to support a safe and sustainable return.
Workplace Adjustments
We advise on adjustments that may help employees remain in work or return following sickness absence, taking account of their health and job requirements.
The Benefits of Effective Absence Management
A proactive approach to sickness absence can help organisations support employee wellbeing while managing the impact of absence on day-to-day operations.
With appropriate occupational health support, employers can:
Make informed decisions
Understand how health conditions may affect an employee's ability to work.
Support earlier returns to work
Identify suitable adjustments and opportunities for a phased return where appropriate.
Improve employee wellbeing
Provide support that considers individual health needs and workplace circumstances.
Manage operational disruption
Plan more effectively around absence and potential return-to-work arrangements.
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Our Approach to Absence Management
Every sickness absence case is different. Our structured referral process ensures employers receive independent occupational health advice tailored to the employee's circumstances and the requirements of their role.
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Submit a Management Referral
Employers submit a management referral through our secure G2 portal, providing relevant background information, job requirements and specific questions for the clinician.
2
Senior Clinical Triage
Each referral is reviewed and triaged by a senior clinician, who determines the most appropriate assessment pathway based on the complexity of the case and its clinical requirements.
3
Assessment & Recommendations
An occupational health clinician assesses the employee and provides relevant advice on their fitness for work, potential workplace adjustments and return-to-work arrangements, where appropriate. A report is shared with the employer subject to the employee's consent.
4
Follow-Up Support
Depending on the assessment findings, recommendations may include a clinical review, further investigations, onward referral or support such as counselling or physiotherapy. This advice helps employers consider appropriate next steps and ongoing workplace support.
Managing Absence Through Our Secure G2 Portal
Our OPAS G2 occupational health portal provides employers with a convenient, secure way to submit management referrals, access occupational health reports and keep track of their referrals in one place.
Designed to simplify the referral process, the system helps HR teams and managers access the information they need to support informed absence management decisions.
Secure Management Referrals
Submit employee referrals through our online portal, providing the information our clinical team needs to assess each case.
Appointment Updates
Receive appointment notifications and updates through the system, helping you stay informed throughout the referral process.
Access to Occupational Health Reports
Access available occupational health reports securely through the portal, supporting timely decisions about workplace adjustments and return-to-work arrangements.
Clearer Oversight
Use the portal's dashboards and reporting features to help manage referrals and keep track of occupational health activity.
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Related Occupational Health Services
Alongside absence management, Insight Workplace Health provides a range of occupational health services to help employers support employee health, address workplace concerns and make informed decisions.
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Need Support Managing Sickness Absence?
Whether you're dealing with repeated short-term absences, supporting an employee through long-term sickness or planning a return to work, Insight Workplace Health can help.
Speak to our team about accessing independent occupational health advice tailored to your organisation and employees.