Managing Sickness And Absences training

Course Overview

The managing sickness and absences course is designed to help managers deal with short and long term absence effectively. It will enable managers to get the most out of their team, and be aware of the policies and procedures applicable to absenteeism.

This Managing Sickness And Absences course is available throughout the UK.

CPD Value 5.5 Hours

Course Locations

Managing Sickness And Absences London
Managing Sickness And Absences Manchester
Managing Sickness And Absences Nottingham
Managing Sickness And Absences Birmingham
Managing Sickness And Absences Bristol
Managing Sickness And Absences Edinburgh
Managing Sickness And Absences Leeds

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This course qualifies for Continuous Professional Development hours. Learn more about CPD

Timetable

09.30 – 10.00 Coffee and Course Objectives

10.00 – 10:30 What is Absence? (Understanding the difference between frequent and persistent short term absences, and long term sickness/serious illness)

10:30 – 11:30 Effective tools for Managing Absences (What a manager needs to do and know in order to improve attendance and the manager’s responsibilities in dealing with absences)

11.30 – 12.00 Stress Management techniques (How to deal with staff who have a stress related illness)

12:00 – 13:00 Best Practice – Skills, Information, Behavioural Styles for dealing with Absenteeism (Dealing with specific models and techniques in absence management)

14:00 – 15:00 Company Policies and Procedures (legislative issues and how they work alongside your companies policies and procedures)

15:00 – 15:30 Returning to Work – interviewing and follow up (Effective interviewing, questioning, and listening skills)

15:30 – 16:30 Case Studies and Role Plays – looking at real life situations and how they need to be approached for maximum results.

16:30 Summary and Action Plans Agreed

Testimonials

Good course which involved a lot of participation. Shared ideas and suggestions, a lot of food for thought.

Nina Cole, Housing For Women

Very good course. The trainer was well-balanced between explaining and participation facilitator. Content was good.

Francisco Dominguez Roman, Lutron EA Ltd

Benefits

Understand the role and responsibilities of the Line Manager
Discover ways of improving attendance
How to manage persistent short-term absence
Methods to manage long-term ill health absence
Awareness to Manage absence associated with disability and stress