Absence management in companies is an important step to avoid loss of performance and to ensure customer satisfaction. This requires internal coordination with colleagues and superiors. However, due to modern ways of working such as hybrid work or home office, this is significantly more difficult. Face-to-face coordination is hardly possible or takes a long time. Coordination via messenger or video call is also only an alternative, as the relevant people must be reachable and need access to the calendar. 

The increase in the National Living Wage in the United Kingdom presents many companies with the challenge of managing rising personnel costs. As of April 1st 2026, the minimum wage will increase by 4.1%, reaching £12.71 per hour. While the measure aims to strengthen the purchasing power of employees, employers are forced to reconsider their operational strategies to remain competitive. In this context, ZEUS® HR Management by ISGUS offers a promising solution to increase efficiency and optimize costs.