Sickness absence management
Learn how to manage sickness absence effectively, support employees and minimise business disruption.
Promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace
As an employer, you have a key role in encouraging employees to look after their mental and physical health. The CIPD recommends implementing a health and wellbeing strategy to show your commitment to supporting employee health.
Your strategy could include:
- Supporting national campaigns and awareness days. You can use these opportunities to share information about specific health topics and show support from senior leadership
- Encouraging open and honest discussions about mental and physical health
- Offering flexible working arrangements
Read our advice on helping your employees to remain physically and mentally healthy.
Page last reviewed: 29th October 2025
