Absence management

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Overview

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.

Who is this best suited to?

This training would be especially suitable for:

  • line managers
  • team leaders 
  • HR professionals trade union reps 
  • wellbeing leads
  • business owners 

Attendees will get the best from this session if they have a general knowledge of the principles of absence management.

What will I learn from this training?

  • absence: the facts
  • the role of the line manager
  • employee health and wellbeing
  • managing employee sickness 
  • disability and sickness absence
  • absence policies

 By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe causes of absence 
  • Explain the benefits of effective absence management and the risks associated with not managing absence 
  • Describe the law and good practice relating to absence management 
  • Apply an effective absence management process

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 6 hours/full day

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls/quizzes
  • group discussion

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides 

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this programme 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.
Venue:Digital via Zoom
Date:24/06/2025
Time:09:30 - 16:00
Price: £270.00 per person   Please note our training events are VAT exempt
To book now please select how many people will be attending:
* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if number exceed this or for more details about the training session.