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CHS: Managing Staff Absence
Certificate available: complete this course to be awarded a certificate
Overview:
This interactive e-learning course equips managers and team leaders with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage staff absences in line with organizational policies and legal requirements. It focuses on practical approaches to reduce absenteeism, maintain productivity, and support employee wellbeing.
Learning Outcomes:
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the different types of staff absence and their impact on the workplace.
- Apply organizational policies and legal obligations when managing absences.
- Use effective communication techniques for absence reporting and return-to-work interviews.
- Implement proactive strategies to minimize absence and promote engagement.
Features:
- Interactive scenarios and case studies
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Downloadable resources and templates
Target Audience:
- Line managers
- Supervisors
- HR professionals
Benefits:
- Improved compliance and consistency in absence management
- Enhanced team performance and morale
- Reduced costs associated with absenteeism
Resource details
| Contributed by: | CHS: Learning and Organisational Development |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| Last updated: | 02 December 2025 |
| First contributed: | 24 November 2025 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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