Utilizing the Bradford Factor to pinpoint employees whose absenteeism may require review
The Bradford Factor operates on the principle that short, frequent, and unplanned absences are considerably more disruptive to any organization compared to longer, planned absences… where coverage can be arranged more easily.
By applying the Bradford Factor, employees who frequently take random days off will accumulate a high Bradford Factor score.
When used effectively, the Bradford Factor can greatly diminish absenteeism by acting as both a deterrent and a tool for recognizing recurring absences.
The Bradford Factor is calculated using the following formula:
B = S x S x D
Where:
B represents the Bradford Factor score
S denotes the total number of absence spells (instances) of an individual over a specified period
D signifies the total number of absence days of that individual over the same specified period [1]
The 'specified period' is usually defined as a rolling 52-week timeframe.
1 instance of absence lasting ten days (1 x 1 x 10) = 10 points
3 instances of absence; one lasting one day, one lasting three days, and one lasting six days (3 x 3 x 10) = 90 points
5 instances of absence; each lasting two days (5 x 5 x 10) = 250 points
10 instances of absence; each lasting one day (10 x 10 x 10) = 1000 points
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