Have you noticed a few empty desks in your office? Industry in the UK loses billions of pounds through staff sickness with the average British worker taking 7.2 days off. Of course, most absenteeism is genuine, however unwarranted long weekends and staff pulling "sickies" threaten companies ability to cover the cost of absence.

The Confederation of British Industry estimates that up to 15% of absenteeism is not genuine; this is where we can help. We have dealt with extreme examples such as the gentleman in shorts on the left, who was off sick yet still seemed able to re-roof a house! With others, there may be hidden reasons for illegal absence - such as a disproportionate social life, drug taking, alcohol misuse or merely because the miscreant is moonighting

Any assignment undertaken is handled discreetly; this may involve discreet surveillance, background research or a combination of different skills, for example in computer interrogation and analysis. Evidence may be collated in a manner that is presentable in Court or Industrial Tribunal.