If you need to monitor sickness patterns or assess the impact of absence, you can use the Bradford Factor Report. This report highlights absence frequency and estimates the cost to the business.
š Note: Only users with reporting permissions can access the Bradford Factor Report.
Run the Bradford Factor report
Click Reports, then click Bradford Factor Report.
Set the Effective Report Period if required.
Click View or click Download report.
Understand the Bradford Factor
The Bradford Factor:
Measures absence frequency, not just total days.
Highlights patterns of repeated short-term absence.
This helps identify users who may need further review or support.
View additional report details
The report includes links to:
Show in Viewer: Opens the userās calendar.
View as PDF: Exports the userās calendar.
Cost of Absence: Shows the estimated cost of absence.
Understand cost of absence
The system uses a default daily rate to calculate cost.
By default, this is set to Ā£100 per day.
Update the cost of absence rate
Click HR Admin, then click Setup.
Click Company Data.
Enter a value in Cost of absence per day.
Click Save.
Understand reporting periods
The Bradford Factor typically uses a rolling 12-month period.
You can adjust the report period to review specific date ranges.
Use additional reports
To analyse absence in more detail:
Run the Absence Detailed Report for specific dates.
Use reports to compare trends and patterns.