Absence Management

Introduction

Absence from work has become an issue of major importance to employers as the direct and indirect costs involved are substantial.

Absence Management offers a step-by-step guide to identifying reasons for employees’ absence from work. It also helps users understand the laws relating to absence, and to find ways to reduce it where appropriate.

Effective absence management can improve the productivity of any business and have a positive effect on team morale.

Who is the course for?

Absence Management is suitable for anyone who manages other people and is appropriate to any business sector. There are no formal entry requirements and learners do not need significant prior experience.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• know which laws apply to dealing with absent employees
• use strategies to reduce levels of absenteeism
• monitor absence and use the information appropriately

Course features

Absence Management uses videos and case studies to explore reasons for frequent absence from work. You work through the course step-by-step, with exercises designed to help you practise your new knowledge and skills.

There is a multiple-choice test with 22 questions. To pass, you have to answer 15 questions correctly. Each correct answer is clearly explained to provide feedback and improve your understanding.

You can start this course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have access to a computer with an internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date first accessed.

Course modules

• Introduction
• During the Absence
• The Return to Work Interview
• Follow Up
• Assess Your Knowledge

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Leadership, Problem Solving , Time Management

Course code

104068BT002

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