Why is First Line Management Training Important?
“Absence can cost an employer an average of eight days per employee each year.”
Within the workplace, it is essential that line managers are able to effectively manage employees who are unable to attend work for reasons of illness or injury. As well as the obvious costs to employers, such as lost time and money, sickness and absenteeism can also have a detrimental effect on morale and staff engagement as co-workers inevitably pick up extra work. Over time, this can lead to a decline in team productivity and a negative work culture. By effectively managing absences, HR professionals and managers can prevent minor issues from escalating into long-term problems.
Absence Management training helps managers to gain the necessary confidence and competence to effectively deal with those sensitive or tricky issues that may arise. Participants will be equipped with the skills needed to manage sick leave, understand return-to-work protocols, and address the root causes of absenteeism, such as workplace stress or health issues. By managing absences fairly and consistently, managers can help reducing the burden on HR teams while fostering a supportive work environment.
Who should attend this course?
While primarily aimed at HR professionals, this absence management course will benefit anybody seeking to enhance their understanding of absence management strategies and policies to reduce absenteeism, improve employee wellbeing and minimise organisational disruption.
How is it delivered?
Course Objectives
This 1-day Managing Absence Workshop can be delivered either as a face-to-face workshop or via a trainer-led remote training session.
Participants receive a digital workbook to support them throughout this development.
As a result of this training, participants will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the absence management policy and process
- Be able to discuss absence issues with an employee informally, and formally.
- Recognise individual and team welfare needs
- Explore the risks involved in managing absence and welfare
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Equality Act and how to action the absence and welfare policy in a legally compliant way.
How to Book
To book this Absence Management course, please call 0345 021 2356 or e-mail [email protected]
Course Benefits
What flexibility can be offered with this course?
Participants attending this course can expect the following:
- Better understanding of absence policies, procedures and legal requirements
- Honed communication skills, including demonstrating empathy and compassion
- Confidence navigating difficult conversations
- Enhanced people management skills
- Stronger employee relationships
This course can be adapted in line with a specific context for absence management within your organisation.
Relevant Courses
Disciplinary and Grievance Training Course
This Disciplinary and Grievance training course aims to provide managers and HR professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and resolve disciplinary and grievance issues in a fair, consistent and ethical manner. Click here to view the course outline (https://adaltadevelopment.co.uk/course/disciplinary-and-grievance/)
Essential Management Skills Course
This Essential Management Skills course teaches participants core knowledge and techniques for enhancing your leadership, team management and problem-solving skills to make the step up into management a smooth transition. Click here to view the course outline (https://adaltadevelopment.co.uk/course/essential-management-skills/)
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or ring 0345 021 2356.
Get in touch with Adalta, alternatively you can call us on
0345 021 2356
Adalta Development Ltd
9 Riverside
Waters Meeting Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 8TU
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