It’s important to respond to employee absence with sensitivity and compassion. But that doesn’t mean avoiding conversations about absence altogether. Doing so is in nobody’s best interests. Failing to manage employee sickness can harm the performance of your organization. And it can lead to employees not getting the support they need.

It can feel overwhelming to discuss and manage absence. Sometimes you’ll have to conduct sensitive conversations with employees who may feel vulnerable or worried. By understanding the importance of monitoring and managing absence, you’ll be able to protect the best interests of your organization and your employees.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Describe different methods of calculating the time lost to employee sickness
• Understand the importance of return-to-work meetings when managing short-term employee sickness
• Define the different stages of managing long-term sickness

Why take this course?

Everyone who manages employees at any level needs to be able to manage absences effectively. This course will help you to navigate potentially uncomfortable conversations so you can support your employees and protect your organization.

15 mins | SCORM | Development Plan