All Acas events on Managing absence

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19 January 2026
13:30 - 16:30
Absence management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
29 January 2026
09:30 - 16:00 Full
Absence management

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
12 February 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Absence management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
18 February 2026
09:30 - 16:00
Absence management

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
23 February 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Absence management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
3 March 2026
13:30 - 16:30
Absence management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
11 March 2026
09:30 - 16:00
Absence management

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
19 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Absence management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom
26 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Absence management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Employee absence can impact both the manager and also colleagues who are asked to cover their work. 

Managing sickness absence and having clear policies can:

  • reduce sickness absence levels
  • explain the importance of attendance
  • help employees understand what is expected of them
  • help managers address underlying issues
  • improve wellbeing and working relationships
  • boost team performance and improve productivity

This training will help you manage absence at work in a fair, consistent and effective way.



Digital via Zoom