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So would a FREE car stop you taking a sickie?

The BBC have just published this article which puts an interesting twist on the subject of clients controlling staff sickness.

Employers always have a balancing act when looking to cut the number of days lost to sick leave while respecting workers’ rights to take time off when ill? Many are naturally suspicious that absentees may be "pulling a sickie" – taking a day off when they are not unwell. However, one employer taking a lead is Merseyside Fire and Rescue, which rewards 100% attendance.

Rather than concentrating on the negatives, here are some interesting ideas to look at the issue in a positive light, rewarding good attendance and ultimately staff retention.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8594866.stm