A few years ago as councillors on one of our committees we started a review of sickness absence/attendance management at the Council. Average number of days off for council staff is now 11.48 days a year a slight improvement from 12 days but still way off acceptable levels. I have pushed for serious action for a long time. Sadly … Continue reading Council surveying all staff after Lib Dems challenged sickness absence levels – but still no compulsory survey