BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ddaysoftware.com//NONSGML DDay.iCal 1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:\n\n Recent evidence suggests that the average level of employe e absence is 6.3 days per year\, per employee.This half day event will upd ate you on the law relating to workplace absence and provide you with prac tical management techniques to help improve attendance in your workplace. Business need \n\nEmployee absenteeism can put significant strain on an organisation in terms of a variety of costs. It can also place an additio nal burden on colleagues\, resulting in low morale and loss of productivit y.Having an attendance policy will help employees understand what standard s are expected of them and will help managers deal with these issues in a fair and consistent way.Balancing the health and welfare needs of staff wi th a robust and fair policy can help to reduce absence\, increase producti vity\, improve staff retention\, motivation and employee engagement. The r eputation of your organisation may also be enhanced\, assisting in employe e recruitment.From a management perspective\, a policy will prevent small problems becoming larger ones and help identify and tackle underlying prob lems such a work life balance\, conflict at work or lack of adequate train ing.Delegates attending this event will learn best practice skills and tec hniques to confidently and effectively manage workplace absence. \n\n All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their p articipation in the training. \n\n Suitable For \n\n Delegates from all sectors of industry including: managers\, supervisors\, team leaders\, HR professionals\, business owners\, Trade Union representatives\, employee representatives and individuals who wish enhance their CPD. Programme \ n\nOur expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover: \n\nAbsenteeism what is it and wh at causes it? \nIdentifying patterns of short-term absence \nBenefits of a n attendance policy \nLine manager skills \nFit notes \nThe legal landscap e \nReturn to work interviews \nSetting absence triggers \nManaging long-t erm absence \nIdentifying potential stress and mental health issues \nDisa bility discrimination \nEmployee turnover \n\n\nHave a large group of st aff to train?To save you time and money\, we can deliver bespoke training at your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry forme-learningWe also offer f ree e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a grea t way to develop\, enhance and refresh your knowledge\, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory\, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.Need more than training?We recognise that every orga nisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workpla ce and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you a nd your staff. To arrange a call or visit or to simply find out more\, con tact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online en quiry form \n\n\n\nVenue Marks Tey Hotel Date 01/12/2020 Time 09:15 - 13: 00 Price 110.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exemptP lease call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk DTEND:20201201T130000 DTSTAMP:20210302T075100Z DTSTART:20201201T091500 LOCATION:Essex SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Managing absence at work UID:4246fc18-e6c1-41e3-95dc-dcdc587e1433 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR