Course: Absence Management & Return to Work Interviews
Line managers are responsible for managing short term absence, and effective return to work interviews can assist the business in reducing absence levels
What will be covered?
- Absenteeism: what is it and what causes it?
- The legal framework
- Benefits of an absence policy
- Short-term sickness trigger points
- Return to work interviews
- Benefits
- Preparing for the discussion
- Conducting the interview
- Follow-ups
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Managers at all levels
- Anyone with responsibility for the work of others
- HR Administrators
Outcome and benefits
- Learn about the legal framework around absence
- Understand the importance of a robust attendance policy
- Understand the benefits and purpose of conducting return to work interviews
- Plan and conduct a return to work interview
Course materials (included)
Delegates receive courseware to refer to throughout the course and as a refresher following the course
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this programme.
Further courses that may be of interest:
- Formal Disciplinary Processes – An Introduction
- Equality Law – An Information Session
- Underperformance and How to Manage It
- Dignity at Work
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
