Sickness Absence Management Training for Line Managers

This event will be run by People Services.

The event is aimed at line managers, and is a fantastic opportunity to ensure you’re up to date with best practices and your responsibilities as a line manager. It will also help you support your team more effectively, ensuring a healthy and productive work environment.

Overview and aim:

Managing sickness absence is a key part of your role as a line manager. This training will help you:

• Understand the University's absence management procedure.
• Gain practical skills to handle both short-term and long-term sickness absences.
• Learn how to conduct effective return-to-work interviews and manage absences from start to conclusion.
• Understand how to work effectively with Occupational Health to support your team members.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Implement the absence management policy in your team.
• Manage individual sickness absences confidently.
• Differentiate between short-term and long-term absences and apply the correct procedures.
• Ensure a smooth return to work for employees following sickness.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Abertay University (Room 2028), Bell Street, Dundee, United Kingdom