Absenceguard Workplace Absence Management Solutions
Effectively managing workplace absence is essential for maintaining productivity, reducing costs, and supporting employee wellbeing. Absenceguard workplace absence management solutions are designed to help your organization confidently address all aspects of absenteeism—without compromising compliance or culture.
This one-day training equips team leaders, managers, and HR professionals with proven strategies and practical tools to improve attendance and create a healthier work environment. From understanding the true cost of absence to implementing innovative approaches, Absenceguard empowers you to build a robust absence management plan.
Why Choose Absenceguard Workplace Absence Management Solutions?
Our absence management training goes beyond policies. You’ll gain insights into:
Defining and Classifying Absence: Understand what absence is, the types that occur, and how to differentiate them from approved leave.
Legal and Contractual Requirements: Learn how to manage absence in compliance with employment law.
Analyzing Absence Data: Use statistics to identify patterns, benchmark performance, and uncover hidden costs.
Addressing Root Causes: Explore cultural and organizational factors that drive absenteeism, including job design and employee engagement.
Innovative Solutions: Discover modern techniques to reduce absenteeism, from fit notes to wellness initiatives.
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to confidently create and implement an absence management strategy tailored to your team.
Course Topics
Module 1: Introduction to Absence Management
What is absence?
Why does effective absence management matter?
The impact of absenteeism on productivity, costs, and morale
Module 2: Defining and Classifying Absence
Types of absence: sickness, authorized leave, unauthorized absence, special leave
How to distinguish absence from leave
Creating a shared understanding across your organization
Module 3: Legal and Contractual Framework
Key employment laws and regulations governing absence
Policies, contracts, and entitlements you must know
Staying compliant while supporting employees
Module 4: Data, Measurement, and Benchmarking
Collecting and recording absence data accurately
Calculating the real cost of absence
Using benchmarks to compare performance by region and sector
Module 5: Causes of Absence and Sickness
Common reasons behind absence (national statistics and trends)
Exploring cultural, organizational, and job design factors
Identifying red flags within your team
Module 6: Absence Management in Practice
Stage 1: Developing robust policies and procedures
Stage 2: Monitoring, reporting, and analyzing absence
Stage 3: Managerial skills—communication, return-to-work interviews, and professional advice
Module 7: Approaches to Reducing Absenteeism
Traditional methods: performance management, sick pay, discipline
Modern strategies: wellness initiatives, incentives, flexible working
Case studies of innovative practices that work
Module 8: Emerging Issues and Action Planning
Fit notes and their role in absence management
Planning for potential pandemics and widespread disruption
Creating an actionable plan for your organization
👤 Who Should Attend Time Management Workshop?
This training is ideal for:
Team Leaders & Supervisors
Managers
HR Professionals
Anyone responsible for managing people or workplace performance
Certification
All participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate recognizing their commitment to professional development in absence management.
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Join us for this one-day, 8-credit course, delivered in English via classroom or virtual sessions. Contact Us
💼 Corporate & Team Training Available
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