Managing Absence
Aim
To advise on good practice in managing staff absence and attendance.
Target audience
People aspiring to supervisory or managerial roles or those wishing to develop or update their skills and knowledge in this important area.
Duration
One day
Outline content
- The employers’ culture and approach
- The organisation’s rules
- Responsibilities of line managers and employees
- Statutory Sick Pay and payment
- Understanding the role of advisers (human resources, occupational health)
- Managing return to work interviews
- Best practice in monitoring absence
- Dealing with the "problem employee"
- Managing long term absence
- Disability and its implications
- Dealing with Incapability
Style
The course will consist of expert input through presentations, a number of group discussions and practical exercises and some cases studies. Participants will be encouraged to draw up an action plan at the end of the course to put into practice what they have learnt.
Venue
This programme can be run on your premises or at a shared venue for a group of authorities.
Further Details
Please contact Sammi Wu.