The managing sickness and absence course is designed to provide small business owners, managers and HR professionals with an in-depth understanding of the legislation, policies and procedures surrounding staff absenteeism and sickness.
This course covers essential HR topics such as employee pay, return-to-work meetings and the different types of employee absences, such as absence on medical grounds. You will gain the essential skills to measure and manage employee absences effectively, understanding the different ways to do so.
Through case studies and practical guidance, you will also learn how to apply appropriate policies regarding employee absences, complete a return-to-work form and deal with difficult cases such as frequent sick leave that could end in a dismissal with confidence and professionalism.
- Accredited, quality CPD training
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Course material developed by qualified professionals
- Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
- 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Sneak Peek
Course Demo
Who should take the course
This course is ideal for those who have management or HR responsibilities, such as:
- HR Managers
- Employers
- Business Owners
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the cost and short-term impact of employee absences
- Measure, monitor and manage employee absences effectively
- Demonstrate an awareness of the legislation surround employee absences
- Become a more competent professional at dealing with such HR issues
- Identify the different types of absence know how to apply appropriate policies
- Conduct thorough return-to-work meetings and fill in return-to-work forms
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum
In module one, we will learn about the financial and organisational impact of employee absence, as well as how to calculate the cost of absence.
In module two, we will explore the formula for keeping track and measuring employee absenteeism, with tips on how to implement an effective absence management policy.
In module three, we will take a look at the process of recording employee absence, relevant employment law and the rules regarding employee absence pay.