Manager's Toolkit Oct 2017 Final Version

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO

MANAGE ABSENCE?

We all accept that people are going to be off work from time to time, for a range of reasons. However, employee absence can have a significant impact on our business;  High levels of absence affects the morale of the team and department  It disrupts achievement of goals and business objectives  Making it difficult to plan effectively  Poorly handled absence could result in potential claims Therefore its important that everyone understands their responsibilities regarding absence – and, as a manager, you need to ensure you communicate what’s expected and know how to deal with absence effectively.

A company absence policy ensures that all employees are treated in a fair and consistent way and are encouraged to seek help and support with any problems they may have which may result in non-attendance at work. The CBL absence policy provides a framework for a consistent approach to managing absence which fully meets the needs of our business , protects our employees and complies with UK employment legislation .

As a manager you need to;  Understand the absence policy and processes  Know why the employee is off and for how long

 Recognise possible patterns of absence and how to address these  Understand the approach to long-term absence and referral process  Manage your employee’s return to work