Overview

Sickness and absence is a key issue for organisations as it presents a significant operational and financial burden. This module explores the impact of staff sickness and absence on the organisation and looks at the role of the manager in dealing with sickness absence in the workplace. We will also examine the requirements with which employees must comply when absent from work.

Learning Outcomes

• Explore the impact of staff sickness and absence on the organisation
• Look at the role of the manager in dealing with sickness absence in the workplace
• Examine the requirements with which employees must comply when absent from work.