Handling Sickness Absence – featuring the new sickness absence toolkit

Dealing with absence can be difficult, yet the consequences of ignoring sickness absence can be both costly and detrimental to the business. Reducing absence levels can have a dramatic effect on costs and morale.

This practical course will assist Managers in developing an effective strategy for handling sickness absence. Delegates will be guided through the practical tools contained within the new toolkit which will enable them to confidently and effectively manage sickness absence. All delegates will be provided with a copy of the toolkit to take away with them

Who should attend the Handling Sickness Absence – featuring the new sickness absence toolkit course?

The Handling Sickness Absence training will be beneficial for those responsible for managing sickness issues, including HR professionals, managers and supervisors requiring sound guidance in how to improve absence levels.

Key topics in the Handling Sickness Absence – featuring the new sickness absence toolkit course

• The cost of absence
• Developing a strategy for dealing with absence
• Managing Fit Notes
• Investigating the reasons for absence
• The impact of absence on the individual and the organisation
• Strategies to overcome short-term absence, including return to work interviews
• Preventing unnecessary long-term absence
• Disability discrimination issues
• Dealing with difficult scenarios
• Promoting employee health and well-being
• Consent and Confidentiality issues

Audience: Team Leaders, Middle Managers, Senior Managers and Directors, HR Professionals, First line managers