Managing Sickness and Absence

Employee absence can be costly to employers in terms of both lost time and money. It takes a toll on businesses, managers, and colleagues alike. This impact can range from them having to take on extra work load to cover for absent staff or undertake additional training, to experiencing additional stress and a drop in morale.

This useful course will help you to understand the different types of absence that occurs in the workplace and identify ways of measuring absence. It covers why it is important to complete return-to-work forms and how to conduct effective return-to-work meetings. The course finishes off by explaining the formal processes involved in managing absence and how to apply appropriate policies in workplaces.