... and places the articles in context. Findings The authors found that sickness absences had reduced significantly since the 2003 Act was introduced in Slovakia, cutting the amount of compensation for ill workers. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking...

... empowered line managers to use greater flexibility and discretion with regard to employee attendance report considerable falls in absence levels. HR Line managers Absence Food retail Fierce competition has become the norm for the vast majority of firms in today’s business world. But few...