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.

Enroll Today

Join us for this one-day, 8-credit course, delivered in English via classroom or virtual sessions. Contact Us

💼 Corporate & Team Training Available

Want this course delivered at your workplace or for your team?
We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions  for companies.

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