sickness absence management training

Absence Management Training

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.

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In line with UK legislation

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Essentials of Sickness Absence Management Course Certificate
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Course Details

Course Duration 25+ minutes
Approval body CPD
Format Fully online
Assessment Multiple choice
Certification Same-day digital certificate
Certificate Valid For 3 years

Suitable For

HR Managers and Directors

Line Managers

Health and Safety Officers

Team Leaders

Operations Managers

Administrative Managers

Course Content

This course contains the following sections:

  • Sickness Absence Department
  • What Causes Sickness Absence?
  • Risk Factors
  • Effective Sickness Absence Management
  • Return to Work Interview
  • Workplace Adjustments
  • Return to Work Plan

What You Will Learn

What sickness absence costs an organisation

Causes of sickness absence

How to apply six different sickness absence management methods

Ways to best support employees in being successful and productive

Available in 13 Languages

Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:

French

Dutch

German

Italian

Spanish

Polish

Course Approval Body

cpd certified
Certified by CPD

This course is certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.

The course certificate includes:

  • User name
  • Company name
  • Course name
  • Completion date
  • Expiry date
  • Approval body

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.

Essentials of Sickness Absence Management Course Certificate

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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.