Bradford Factor Calculator
Instantly calculate your Bradford Factor and see how to track and manage employee absence more easily with Factorial.
Calculate Your Bradford Factor
Enter your absence data from the last 52 weeks
What Is the Bradford Factor?
The Bradford Factor is a formula used by HR teams to measure the impact of employee absences. It highlights frequent, short-term absences that can cause disruption across a team.
The Formula:
EĀ² Ć D = Bradford Factor- E = number of instances of absence
- D = total days absent in the last 52 weeks
How to Interpret Your Bradford Score
| Score Range | Meaning | Typical Action |
|---|---|---|
| 0ā50 | Low ā minimal concern | Keep monitoring |
| 51ā200 | Medium ā occasional issues | Check for trends |
| 201ā500 | High ā frequent absence | Review and support |
| 500+ | Very high ā disruptive pattern | HR intervention recommended |
Always review scores with context. Use discretion and consider personal circumstances such as medical or family reasons.
Example Calculations
Example 1
1 instance, 7 days:
1 Ć 1 Ć 7 = 7Example 2
3 instances, 7 total days:
3 Ć 3 Ć 7 = 63Example 3
5 instances, 10 total days:
5 Ć 5 Ć 10 = 250Explanation: Frequent short absences create higher scores, as they are more disruptive than one longer absence.
Why Tracking Absence Matters
Unplanned absences affect more than productivity. They can impact team morale, customer service, and scheduling. By tracking absence patterns with tools like Factorial, you can identify early warning signs, offer support, and maintain fairness across your team.
How Factorial Helps
Factorial automatically tracks attendance and calculates Bradford Factor scores in real time. You'll get clear reports on trends, employee patterns, and alerts for potential issues.
With Faqtic's implementation and support, you'll have full visibility of absence data, holiday requests, and approvals in one central platform.
What Users Say
"Before Factorial, we tracked absences manually in spreadsheets. It was hard to spot patterns. Now we can instantly see Bradford scores and act early. It's made absence management so much fairer and faster."
Sarah
HR Manager, Manufacturing SME (85 employees)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bradford Factor reset each year?
Yes, most organisations calculate the Bradford Factor over a rolling 12-month period.
Is the Bradford Factor fair?
It's a useful metric, but it doesn't account for personal or medical circumstances. Always apply it alongside good judgement.
What's a good Bradford score?
Anything under 50 is generally low. A score above 200 may need review.
Can Factorial calculate Bradford scores automatically?
Yes. Factorial's absence tracking includes automatic Bradford calculations and reports, saving hours of manual admin.
How can Faqtic help?
Faqtic helps you get clarity and control with Factorial ā from setup and data import to training and ongoing support.
Take control of absence management today
Start your free Factorial trial or book a quick demo with Faqtic to see how you can track absence, monitor Bradford scores, and improve attendance visibility.
Disclaimer: The Bradford Factor is one of several ways to measure absence and should not be used in isolation. Always consider individual circumstances and follow fair HR policies when reviewing employee attendance.