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GoodShape vs Managing in-house
Managing absence in-house works... up to a point. As organisations grow and become more complex, internal systems and processes need to evolve too - none more so than with absence.
When managed in-house, the lack of consistency in how absence is recorded means that reporting is almost meaningless.
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Key challenges of managing absence in-house

Inaccurate data
Manually tracking employee absence often leads to errors, making it difficult to get a clear picture of absence within your organisation.

Tracking compliance
Companies struggle to stay
compliant with internal policies
without automated tracking.

Lack of insight
Without comprehensive reporting, you can't analyse trends, identify issues like absenteeism patterns, or make informed decisions.
How GoodShape's absence management solution helps

Automated tracking and a single platform ensures accurate data
Employees use our 24/7 absence reporting across web, app & phone to submit their absence
Detailed reasons for absence are captured, such as cough, cold & flu, stress & anxiety, musculoskeletal issue, and more
Compliance is enhanced with prompts and notifications
Managers receive custom absence notifications via email & SMS
Managers can refer employees to treatment services, such as occupational health, with the tracking of status and outcomes
Managers complete the return-to-work process, tailored based on the employee's absence information


Compliance is enhanced with prompts and notifications
Managers receive custom absence notifications via email & SMS
Managers can refer employees to treatment services, such as occupational health, with the tracking of status and outcomes
Managers complete the return-to-work process, tailored based on the employee's absence information

Quality data and bespoke reporting creates actionable insights
GoodShape generates key areas of focus where intervention is needed at employee, manager, or department-level
HR Teams can report on absence rates, trends, employee referrals, and more
Predictive analytics highlights areas of potential risk (long-term or frequently reoccurring absence)
Find out more about absence management
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