Sickies fraught with danger
ADELAIDE, February 20, 2010: Sickies fraught with danger
WORKERS who "chuck sickies" risk damaging their career prospects, putting colleagues off-side or being sacked, says The Human Resources Centre.
Managing director Katherine Graham said even one instance of dishonesty could make a worker seem to lack commitment to the organisation, jeopardising their career prospects of promotion or further development, if they were caught.
"Colleagues will be less inclined to support them in the future, for example, by refusing to swap shifts or cover for them," she said.
"So workers, their colleagues and businesses all lose out from fraudulent sick leave." She warned bosses could spot fake or altered medical certificates and often verified certificates with the issuing medical practitioner.
Talking about intentions to take sick leave or the day’s activities with co-workers was also a recipe for being found out, she said.
Media contact and interviews: Managing director of The Human Resources Centre, Katherine Graham, is available for media interviews and background information. Graham has more than 15 years’ experience in human resources and payroll management.
To arrange an interview or for further information, including case studies, please contact Daryl Phillips on dphillips@humanresourcescentre.com.au
About The Human Resources Centre: The Human Resources Centre is an Australian owned and operated human resources consultancy, offering a wide range of services in all areas of HR management, including strategic, operational, legal, training and payroll functions.
With offices in each capital city, The Human Resources Centre assists organisations in areas such as: review of their HR structures and practices, compliance with workplace laws; recruitment and workplace policies and procedures; remuneration and performance management; staff training and development; workplace relations and mediation; occupational health and safety; payroll management and organisational culture.
The Human Resources Centre also operates The Resolution Centre, a specialist division advising on workplace conflict, mediation and employment law, and The Managed Payroll Centre, which offers outsourced payroll services.
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