What is the Bradford Factor?

The Bradford Factor, otherwise known as the Bradford score or the Bradford scale, is a specific type of absenteeism measurement.

What is a good Bradford score?

A good Bradford score is a low one. When your score is lower, it suggests that your people have fewer short-term absences, which can be more disruptive to your business.

What is a high Bradford score?

When an individual has a high Bradford score, it can have a more significant negative impact on your business. Any score above 100 is cause for concern. If the numbers start to go above 200, it’s likely that more serious action may be required.

What’s behind a person’s high Bradford Factor score?

While the Bradford Factor is traditionally a measure of absenteeism, the problem a high score indicates might go beyond playing hooky.

How to address and reduce your Bradford Factor score

You can’t reduce your Bradford Factor score without tackling it head-on. To do so, we suggest creating a set of thresholds for your people and a loose action plan to go with it.

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