Venue:
Delivered digitally via Zoom
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Date:
18/02/2025
Time:
09:30 - 12:30
Price:
£200.00 per person
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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Managing long-term sickness absence - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days


Best practice for handling long-term staff absences fairly and effectively

Long-term sickness absence can be costly for any business.

It can have a significant impact on the individual as well as other employees in terms productivity, morale and employee engagement.

This event will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage long-term absences effectively and support staff on their return to work. It will include practical advice on how to handle more complex situations and reasonable adjustments.

Who is this best suited to?

Delegates from all sectors of work, including: 

  • line managers, supervisors and team leaders
  • HR professionals
  • business owners
  • Trade Union/employee representatives
  • individuals who wish to further their professional development

What will I learn from this training?

  • The impact of long-term sickness absence
  • The benefits of an absence policy
  • What should be included in an absence policy
  • The role of the line manager including:
    • supporting staff
    • legal responsibilities
    • keeping in touch
    • monitoring and reporting absence
  • Actions on return to work including:
    • reasonable adjustments for physical and mental ill health
    • options when an employee is unable to return to their current role

Key course information

  • Instructor led training 
  • Delivered digitally via Zoom
  • The training comprises of two sessions, delivered over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours. The dates are:
    • Day 1 – 18th of February 2025, 09:30 – 12:30
    • Day 2 – 19th of February 2025, 09:30 – 12:30
  • Delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance
  • Interactive event to help embed learning and allow delegates to consider actions in different situations.
  • Includes group exercises, an action maze and case studies.

Run this training for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.