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Sickness absence management — DOccMed MCQ

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A company with 500 employees has 12 days per employee per year absence (national average ~7.8). What is the most appropriate first step?

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Correct answer: E — Analyse absence data by department, reason, duration, and pattern to identify main drivers

Understanding the drivers of absence before implementing interventions ensures addressing actual causes.

Reference: CIPD Survey; NICE PH19