Sickness costs are increasing in many businesses and high absence levels significantly affect the performance of the business. This interactive workshop will help delegates develop awareness and skills in effective absence management techniques.

Topics Include:

• Causes of absence
• The legal framework and case law
• Measuring/monitoring absence
• Tackling persistent absence
• Counselling interviews/strategies
• Disability discrimination
• Disciplining persistent absentees
• Suspension on medical grounds
• Discipline -v- counselling
• Sickness dismissals
• Occupational health measures

HR professionals, managers and supervisors responsible for staff issues.