ABSENCE MANAGEMENT

A one day course aimed at employers who wish to reduce staff absence from mental ill health, and to become better equipped to conduct sensitive or difficult return to work interviews.

COURSE AIMS

• To become better equipped to conduct sensitive or difficult return to work interviews, confidently and effectively.
• To gain insight into the psychological reasons why employees go absent.
• To have an understanding of what stress is and how it can impact on mental health and return to work.
• To adopt remedial and preventative action to reduce stress after returning
• To improve communication whilst employees are off sick.

OBJECTIVES

• By the end of the course you will:
• Understand the consequences of absence in the workplace in terms of quality, finance and team working
• Understand they key causes of both short and long term absence
• Recognise good practice methods to manage absence
• Have a basic knowledge of mental health problems and where these can lead to
• Have statistics on the cost of stress and mental hill health to businesses.
• Be aware of the ways to manage people with an ongoing problem
• Recognise the legal responsibilities for managing absence.

The emphasis is on learning through experience. There will be discussion and inter-active practical exercises throughout the day.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This one-day course is aimed at employers who wish to reduce staff absence and manage the situation more effectively.

The course is ideal for:

• Line Managers
• Supervisors
• Personnel, Welfare and Training Officers
• Human Resources Officers and Assistants
• Anyone who has a responsibility for the attendance of others.

Participants are encouraged to express frank opinions and share experiences.