Sickness
absence can be reduced dramatically in organisations through the early identification
of employees whose ill-health situation warrants intervention. Timely management
of sickness absence expedites referrals, ensures that employees are given timeous
treatment and that the administrative issues relating to sickness absence are
dealt with efficiently. Oakdale's service facilitates a full outsourcing of the
absence management function.
Oakdale's Absence Management Service includes:
Developing an appropriate policy on managing sickness absence
Comprehensive web-based systems for collection and real-time analysis of
absence data at individual, department and cross organisational levels
Identification of cases requiring individual attention
Focused case management
Managing the return to work/ medical retirement process including legal
advice