Downloadable Templates

Sick leave decision tree
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Why download this Sick Leave Policy Template?
  • Clear guidance for both employees and managers, reducing confusion and disputes
  • Supports wellbeing and fairness through consistent absence handling and return-to-work processes
  • Covers short-term and long-term sickness, including reasonable adjustments and phased returns
  • Helps identify absence patterns early, enabling supportive intervention rather than punitive action
  • Easy to customise for your organisation, including hybrid, remote, and part-time staff
  • Legally aligned with UK employment law including self-certification, fit notes, and Statutory Sick Pay
Printable log
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Why download this Sick Leave Message Pack?
  • Provides clear, respectful wording for calling in sick without disclosing sensitive medical details

  • Covers multiple communication channels including email, SMS, WhatsApp, Teams, Slack, and phone calls

  • Includes templates for short-term, multi-day, contagious illness, and mental health absences

  • Saves time for employees and managers by reducing back-and-forth and ambiguity

  • Supports consistent and professional communication across the organisation

  • Easy to adapt and embed into sick leave policies, staff handbooks, or onboarding packs

Sick leave decision tree
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This UK-focused Sick Leave Decision Tree gives employees a clear, step-by-step guide to deciding when to report sickness, how to notify their manager, and what happens next. It removes guesswork and promotes responsible, consistent absence reporting.

  • Helps employees make quick, confident decisions when feeling unwell

  • Reduces uncertainty around contagious vs non-contagious symptoms

  • Clarifies reporting methods, fit note requirements, and next steps

  • Encourages early communication and supports wellbeing

  • Easy to share, print, or include in policies and handbooks

Ideal as a practical companion to your sick leave policy, ensuring clarity for both employees and managers.

Printable log
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This Printable Absence Log Sheet (UK) provides managers with a simple, structured way to record and track employee absences consistently and confidentially. It supports accurate record-keeping while helping organisations identify patterns and support needs early.

Key benefits:

 

  • Enables clear, organised absence tracking in one place

  • Supports fair and consistent absence management across teams

  • Helps identify recurring absence patterns and wellbeing concerns

  • Keeps essential information audit-ready for HR

  • Easy to print, use, and adapt to suit your organisation

 

Ideal for managers and small teams who need a straightforward, reliable way to manage absence records without complex systems.