HR - Attendance Management

This course will give participants an invaluable opportunity to discuss, share and learn the tools and techniques which will assist with the effective management of attendance in the workplace. With many organisations now focusing on reducing costs, managers are tasked with carrying out thorough attendance management procedures to support those on long term sickness absence, encourage return to work as soon as is practicable and safe, and reduce non-genuine absence.

Impact/outcomes

By the end of the programme participants will:

• Have reviewed and discussed the organisation's policies and procedures to ensure understanding of the correct approach to attendance management
• Understand the legal framework underpinning the management of attendance, and ensure that absence is handled in a fair, consistent and non-discriminatory manner
• Have discussed the underlying causes of short and long term absence
• Have considered the role and responsibilities of the individual manager in taking action to reduce absence
• Have discussed and practised the skills, tools and techniques needed to manage attendance and to conduct effective return to work or health review meetings

Programme

• Attendance Management policy and procedures
• Legal Framework - Equality and Diversity, Disability, Stress, Maternity
• Barriers to effective management of absence
• Practical steps to overcoming barriers in order to reduce absence and promote a culture of good attendance
• Attendance management case studies
• Skills, tools and techniques for managing attendance
• Before, During, After - what to consider in planning and preparing for a return to work interview
• Return to work interview skills practice
• Discussion forum

Who should attend

This course is designed for all managers and supervisors who have responsibility for ensuring the health and wellbeing of their team members, promoting good attendance in the workplace and reducing levels of absence.   

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