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Leaveism in English and Welsh police forces: baseline reference values.
J Houdmont1, M Elliott-Davies1, J Donnelly2
1Policy and Research Department, Police Federation of England and Wales, Surrey, UK.
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|November 17, 2018
Summary
Leaveism, or alternative attendance behaviors, is prevalent in English and Welsh police forces, with many officers using annual leave for health issues or working while on leave. This behavior masks true sickness extent and requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Organizational Behavior
- Public Health
Background:
- Leaveism describes alternative attendance behaviors beyond sickness absence or presence.
- It may mask true sickness extent and stem from job insecurity or low job satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish baseline reference values for leaveism in English and Welsh police forces.
- Facilitate benchmarking and risk-reduction strategies within police organizations.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from officers represented by the Police Federation of England and Wales (year to Feb 2016).
- Descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-squared tests used to analyze leaveism incidence and demographic differences.
Main Results:
- 59% of respondents used annual leave for physical health, 42% for psychological health.
- 50% took work home, and 40% worked during annual leave to catch up.
- Higher ranks reported higher incidence rates for working at home and working during leave.
Conclusions:
- Leaveism is a significant concern within the police sector.
- Further research is needed to understand sector-specific causes and develop interventions.
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