Bradford Factor Calculator
Measure employee absenteeism impact using the Bradford Factor formula. Enter values below:
Each continuous absence period counts as 1 spell
Sum of all absent days in the period
Bradford Score: 0
Interpretation Guide
0-50 No action needed
51-200 Monitor
201-500 Verbal Warning
501-1000 Written Warning
1000+ Disciplinary Action
Understanding the Bradford Factor
Formula: Bradford Score = S² × D
- S = Number of absence spells
- D = Total days absent
This formula emphasizes frequent short absences over long-term absence. Higher scores indicate greater disruption to operations.