Managing Sickness and Absence

Employee absence can be costly in terms of both lost time and money. It impacts businesses; managers; and colleagues in ways that range from them having to take on extra work or undertake additional training; to experiencing additional stress and a drop in morale. This course will help you to understand the different types of absence and Identify ways of measuring absence. It covers why you should 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.