Staff absence planning

This policy from RadHR provides practical guidance for managing staff absences fairly, covering both planned and unplanned leave. It sets out clear responsibilities for the absent staff member (including preparing a cover list at least two weeks in advance), the staff supervisor (coordinating distribution of tasks and checking in on cover), and the wider team (sharing cover as broadly as possible to avoid overloading individuals). A template cover list is referenced, prompting staff to log regular tasks, key dates, priority levels, and relevant contacts. The policy is explicitly designed to centre care — enabling the absent person to step away properly while ensuring remaining colleagues are not overburdened.