Sickness Absence Management
Overview
This course will help you to learn about support mechanisms which can help an employee return to work following a period of absence, as well of gaining an overview of the distinctions between sickness and disability, and how these should be applied in the workplace.
The course will also include advice on the `Fit Notes' introduced in April 2010 replacing the `Sick Note'.
Who Should Attend?
This course aimed at anyone who is responsible for performance managing individuals and teams.
Benefits To You & Your Organisation
- Understand the impact of sickness absence on your organisation
- Greater awareness of the legislation which applies to disabled people
- Learn about the distinction between "sickness" and "disability" and gain an understanding of the different management approaches required
- Be confident in interviewing returning employees and appreciate the importance of recording reasons for absence / asking searching questions
- Be able to identify practical solutions to a range of Sickness Absence related issues
- Recognise the importance of the Employee's GP and Occupational Advisors in the process
- Bring you upto speed with the `Fit Notes'
- Understanding what steps you can take to protect and improve the health and well being of your workforce