Human Resources

Management and Staff Development

Guidance for Managers: Managing Sickness Absence Procedure: Part 1

Target Audience

This workshop is aimed at staff who currently have people management responsibilities.

Further development: The follow-on event, 'Guidance for Managers: Management of Under-performance and Managing Sickness Absence Procedure: Part 2', is also recommended.

Outline

This event provides guidance in relation to the University's written Managing Sickness Absence Procedure: Part 1, and practical tools for managers to deal with employee/individual sickness absence.  

The aims of the workshop are to:

  • explore and develop understanding of the University's approach to using the sickness absence procedures
  • provide guidance for using the University sickness absence procedures
  • develop skills in managing sickness absence with individuals

Learning Outcomes:

  • Comprehensive understanding of the University sickness absence procedure and the University's approach
  • Develop practical skills for managing sickness absence situations

Format

Interactive event that will include case studies, practical scenarios and small group work. 

Pre-event Preparation

Prior to attending the session, please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the Managing Sickness Absence Procedure: Part 1 policy and the FAQs.

Presenter(s)

Human Resources staff including Occupational Health

Delegate Feedback

To follow

Click here for the Management and Staff Development calendar with all available dates.

To book a place on this event, please e-mail msd@port.ac.uk