GoodShape vs other absence management platforms

Identification: Reporting absence

When it comes to reporting absence, GoodShape stands out against other absence management platforms with the most ways to report absences and an enhanced, dynamic data capture system.

Feature	GoodShape	Provider 1	Provider 2	Provider 3	Provider 4	Provider 5
24/7 absence reporting across all channels 24/7 absence reporting across all channels: online, through a mobile app, and via phone.		Web & App only	Phone only	Phone only	Phone + web only	Phone only
Standard sickness and unplanned absence data capture Standard sickness and unplanned absence data including dates, duration, time lost and cause of absence.						Sickness absences only
Enhanced, dynamic data capture system Captures additional absence data through a dynamic question system which includes information on employees' health issues and feelings towards work.
Detailed absence reason classifications Capture detailed reasons for absence such as cough, cold and flu; musculoskeletal; COVID-19; stress and anxiety; and more.			Generic only

Intervention: Managing absence

GoodShape takes managing absence one step further than other absence management platforms with dynamic return-to-work forms and a configurable absence monitoring process.

Feature	GoodShape	Provider 1	Provider 2	Provider 3	Provider 4	Provider 5
Customisable absence notifications via email & SMS Tailored email and SMS alerts for timely, personalised communication.		Email only	Non-customisable			Email only
Customisable absence policy alerts Customisable absence policy alerts based on an organisation's absence policies.
Document and file note management Document and file note management, including fit notes, duty of care call notes, return-to-work interview notes, and more.
Dynamic return-to-work process management Manage the full return-to-work interview process and tailor return-to-work forms based on an employee's absence information.		Basic return-to-work forms only	Basic process + forms only		Basic return-to-work forms only
Configurable absence monitoring process Fully configurable absence monitoring process to track employees through all stages of attendance management and the disciplinary process.

Intervention: Supporting employees

GoodShape doesn't just record employee absences - we provide an array of support and resources to help your people get better and back to work quicker, unlike other absence management platforms.

Feature	GoodShape	Provider 1	Provider 2	Provider 3	Provider 4	Provider 5
Care plans Daily care plans for every absence, including diet, hydration, self-care, physical exercise, mental wellbeing and rest activities.
Wellbeing advice library Advice library with 140+ topics covering physical health, mental health, allergies, and general wellbeing.
Service directory & signposting to public & employer-funded services Signposts employees to 60+ public services and employer-funded services, and provides an in-app service directory.
Tracked referrals to existing services Self-led and manager-led referrals for employees to treatment services, such as occupational health, with the tracking of status and outcomes.
24/7 telehealth appointments and absence assessments Free, confidential advice and return-to-work advice from a clinical professional, 24/7.				Not 24/7

Intelligence: Real-time analytics and predictive data

GoodShape provides the most in-depth reports on employee absence within an organisation including areas such as compliance and third-party wellbeing providers. Plus, we offer industry & national benchmark reports using data from our GoodShapeIndex, the UK’s largest workplace health database with over 23m absence events recorded.

Feature	GoodShape	Provider 1	Provider 2	Provider 3	Provider 4	Provider 5
60+ reports with customisation and scheduling options Create and schedule comprehensive custom reports on all aspects of absence.			Default reports only	Default reports only	Default reports only
Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual absence trends Weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual absence trends.
Employee, manager, and department-level focus Lists Focus lists highlighting key areas in need of attention, such as departments with the most absence spells in the past 12 months.
Compliance reporting Compliance reporting to highlight areas of risk, such as return-to-work interview compliance trends.
Industry & national benchmark reports Industry and national benchmark reports using aggregated data from the GoodShapeIndex.
Presentation builder In-platform presentation builder to easily create, edit, and share management information (MI) presentations.
Third-party wellbeing provider reports Reports on third-party health and wellbeing service providers, detailing employee satisfaction with providers and % of health issues covered.
Attendance management process reports Report on employees through every stage of the attendance management process, showing status and outstanding actions.			Basic reports only
Referral status and outcomes reports Reports on the status and outcomes of employee referrals to treatment services.
Workforce health reports Reports covering common conditions, medications, allergies, and employee vaccination statuses.
Predictive analytics Predictive analytics that highlight employees at risk of long term, or frequently reoccurring, absence in the future.

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Identification: Reporting absence

Intervention: Managing absence

Intervention: Supporting employees

Intelligence: Real-time analytics and predictive data

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Integrations

Feature	GoodShape	Provider 1	Provider 2	Provider 3	Provider 4	Provider 5
API developer hub API developer hub that includes rest APIs and unlimited application connectivity.
Real-time integration with Allocate Optima Real-time Allocate Optima (previously HealthRoster) integration, allowing NHS organisations to auto-populate absences and update staff rosters.