In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria dives into the evolving world of absence management — and why it's more than just tracking sick days. Since the pandemic, the workplace has shifted dramatically. From burnout to flexible working, business owners now face a new set of challenges in managing absence. Victoria explores how to approach it with a blend of compassion and strategy, and how to support employee wellbeing every step of the way. You’ll hear: - What’s changed post-Covid in absence trends. - Practical, actionable tips for absence management. - How to support employee wellbeing in small businesses. Tools she recommends: Breathe HR, and Vivup Perkbox 🔧 Ambridge HR is a proud partner of Breathe HR — the simple HR software that helps SMEs manage absences more effectively. 👉 Try it via Ambridge HR's referral link: https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/sign-up?hrp=4MBR1DGE 💚 We also work with wellbeing platforms to support your team: Perkbox & Vivup Partnership https://www.vivupbenefits.co.uk/perkbox-vivup Just quote “Ambridge HR” for your discounts. Whether you’re an HR lead or a business owner trying to do it all, this episode will give you the insights you need to take a proactive, people-first approach to managing absence. 🎙️ Tune in now — and let’s rethink absence together.