Course Name: Essentials of Sickness Absence Management
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Course Duration: 25+ minutes
This CPD-certified Absence Management Training course ensures your managers are equipped to handle sickness absence in the most effective way possible.
The course explains the causes of and risk factors behind sickness absence and provides guidance about how to effectively manage it. It also looks at the communication and administration skills needed to ensure the best result for the organisation and employees involved.
This course is certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.
The course certificate includes:
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A CPD-certified certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
Fully online
Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
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Why is Sickness Absence Management Training Important?
A 200-person organisation will spend, on average, over £120,000 annually on sickness absence. A clear, practical sickness absence policy can aid in bringing these costs down while ensuring the rights of employees are respected.
By ensuring managers understand how to manage sickness absence, organisations can ensure they are handling this risk effectively and support a positive work environment.
About Sickness Absence Management Training
Employee absenteeism is a non-recoverable cost to businesses, but this cost can be minimised by applying proven management methods. An effective absence management procedure can aid employees and employers by clarifying policy and goals and improving communication.
This training course discusses the causes of and factors behind sickness absence in the workplace. It provides guidance to managers and HR professionals about how to better manage sickness absence and help minimise its occurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absence Management Training provides managers and HR professionals with the knowledge and skills required for effective management of sickness absence. The goal is to reduce the impact of absence on productivity while supporting employees’ wellbeing and ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
This sickness absence management training course is ideal for line managers, HR professionals, team leaders, and anyone responsible for managing employee attendance. It is particularly valuable for organisations aiming to reduce the cost and disruption caused by sickness absence while maintaining a fair and supportive workplace.
The course is priced at £25 + VAT for a single trainee. Discounted rates are available for bulk purchases. Click on ‘Discount’ beneath the ‘Buy Now’ button for more details.
This certificate expires after three years. It’s recommended to repeat training after this period to refresh your knowledge and keep current with legal standards and requirements.
Yes. This course is certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.