Definition
An absence-scoring formula that squares the number of separate absence spells and multiplies by total days absent, so frequent short absences score worse than one long one. It is a mathematical way of saying 'you've been off a lot, and we noticed'.
Example Usage
With nine separate absences this year, her Bradford factor score is high enough to trigger a formal review meeting.
Origin
Developed at the University of Bradford in the UK, in research on absence management.
Fun Fact
The formula is S squared times D, where S is the number of spells and D is the total days absent.
Source: UK absence management practice; University of Bradford research
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