Attendance Policy Template
A short, defensible attendance policy that uses trigger-based conversations rather than rigid point systems.
Who it's for
HR leads, line managers, founders writing first policies.
How to use this template
- 1Replace bracketed values with your trigger thresholds.
- 2Have an HR-qualified reviewer check before circulation.
- 3Train line managers on the conversation — the policy is half the work.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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