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Scoring using The Bradford Factor

If you have worked in HR, then chances are at some point you have encountered or heard of the Bradford Factor. The score is based on the data collected from modern time and attendance systems which provide an accurate overview of an employee’s short term and long absences in order to identify patterns and trends. [...]

Is the Bradford Factor Effective?

The Bradford Factor is a much-disputed HR mathematical calculation used to judge employee absenteeism without the human factor, but is the Bradford Factor effective? While it is true that unauthorised absences can have an adverse effect on your business, taking action against staff that are constantly calling in sick without being unfair is difficult. Staff […]

Is the Bradford Factor Fair?

The Bradford factor has been around since the early 1980’s as a means of measuring worker absenteeism, but is the Bradford factor fair? There are many factors which contribute to the arguments for and against the Bradford factor. As a formula, the Bradford factor removes the human element from the equation. Emotion is cast aside […]

What is the Bradford Factor?

What is the Bradford Factor? The Bradford Factor is a formula used in human resource management as a means of measuring worker absenteeism. It follows the theory that frequent short unplanned absences are more disruptive than longer absences. It is originated from Bradford University School of Management in the early 1980’s. Many businesses across the […]