The Managing Sickness Absence and Return-to-Work Training Course is designed to equip managers, HR professionals, and business leaders with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage employee absence effectively while promoting workplace wellbeing and operational resilience. As part of a Business Continuity Management training course, this programme explores best practices for absence management, legal compliance, employee support, and successful reintegration into the workplace.
Delivered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute, this course focuses on reducing the organisational impact of sickness absence, improving productivity, and fostering a supportive work environment. Participants will learn how to develop return-to-work procedures, conduct absence reviews, implement workplace adjustments, and strengthen business continuity through effective workforce management strategies.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the causes and impact of sickness absence on business continuity.
- Develop effective sickness absence management policies and procedures.
- Conduct return-to-work interviews professionally and confidently.
- Apply legal and ethical considerations in absence management.
- Support employee wellbeing and mental health in the workplace.
- Identify reasonable workplace adjustments for returning employees.
- Reduce absenteeism while maintaining employee engagement.
- Strengthen organisational resilience through workforce continuity planning.
- Analyse absence trends and implement preventative measures.
- Promote a positive and inclusive return-to-work culture.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- HR Managers and HR Officers
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- Business Continuity Professionals
- Occupational Health Practitioners
- Employee Relations Specialists
- Operations Managers
- Department Heads and Team Leaders
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
- Organisational Development Specialists
- Professionals responsible for workforce wellbeing and attendance management