Duration - 1 day

Failure to manage absenteeism effectively can lead to inefficiency, poor staff morale and failure to meet customer requirements. If the management of unacceptable levels of sickness absence is not undertaken in a way which is considered fair, claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and personal injury can follow with expensive and time consuming consequences.

Using an interactive approach whereby delegates are encouraged to discuss the problems they face, this seminar provides employers with a full understanding of how to manage absence, as well as how to introduce an absence management policy.

Course Includes

• Check you approach to defining, recording and measuring absence

• Develop techniques for controlling and minimising absence

• Ensure that your 'return to work' interviews are effective

• Understand the differing approaches required to manage short-term and long-term absence.