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Managing Sickness Absence

This 50 minute eLearning module on Absence Management focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage employee absences within organisations, promote fair and consistent attendance policies, and optimise employee performance and satisfaction.

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Designed for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the importance of effective attendance and leave control, and offers practical strategies to minimise absenteeism and its impacts on productivity, employee morale, and overall organisational goals.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to implement effective absence management strategies, navigate complex legal requirements, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement within their workplaces.

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Course Outline

Understanding Absenteeism:
Examining the causes and consequences of absenteeism, and its impact on productivity, profitability, and employee engagement.

Legal and Regulatory Framework:
Familiarising participants with relevant employment laws and regulations governing attendance, leaves of absence, and disability accommodations.

Absence Policies and Procedures:
Developing comprehensive absence management policies and procedures that align with organisational goals and legal requirements.

Return-to-Work Strategies:
Developing proactive initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions and successful reintegration of employees after absences.

Managing Unscheduled Absences:
Identifying strategies for dealing with unplanned and recurring absences, mitigating the negative impact on workflow, and enforcing disciplinary actions when necessary.

Accommodation and Leave:
Understanding various types of leaves, such as medical, maternity, paternity, and family leaves, and identifying ways to accommodate employees’ individual needs while ensuring business continuity.

Communication and Documentation:
Developing effective communication strategies for addressing absenteeism issues, and creating proper documentation for leave approvals, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes.

What our clients had to say

We have always found working with Happy Raspberry to be very beneficial for our company. The service and advice provided is always first class and the service is always provided in an efficient and timely manner. I would highly recommend to others.

William WhiteOperations Manager – Southern Cross Dental

We have been utilising Happy Raspberry’s excellent HR services for the past 18 months. They are extremely professional and helpful, and the quality of their work is exemplary based on our experiences and more importantly the feedback from our client base. The team are led by Gillian McDowell who has been an integral part of our ongoing success here at Brooke House and the ongoing service delivery to our staff and board. We have no hesitation in unequivocally endorsing Happy Raspberry and their services.

Donna DowneyAdministration & Finance Officer – Brooke House

We have been working with Happy Raspberry for a few years now and it has been invaluable for us and our company. Knowing we have the expertise of Happy Raspberry in our corner feels like having a safety net while navigating running a business and growing a team. We have been able to lean on them and allow them to guide us through some sticky situations we would have otherwise felt unsure about. We always find the Happy raspberry team quick to respond and extensively knowledgeable

Christine BickerstaffRole – Firehow

I am extremely satisfied with the HR consultancy's services in developing our employee handbook and reviewing/updating our policies. Their expertise and attention to detail have been instrumental in ensuring Ballynafeigh Community Development Association's (BCDA) HR practices are up-to-date and compliant. Their support on emerging HR issues in the organisation has been invaluable.
I highly recommend their services to any organisation looking to enhance their HR processes.

Gerry TubrittCEO - Ballynafeigh Community Development Association.

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