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Extra dates added for Absence Management training

As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving Absence, HR are launching a new How To: Absence Management Series designed to take managing absence back to basics and help Line Managers to manage employee absences effectively.

Given the current focus on managing absence efficiently, this absence series will provide you with the tools to support your staff during any period of absence and returning to work following absence.

This four-part series will provide essential guidance and clarity on the role of Line Managers in absence management, with a focus on practical solutions to reduce absence and ensure compliance with company policies.

Part 1 – The Fundamentals of Absence Management 

Thursday 30 January 11am until Noon FULLY BOOKED: This session is designed to support line managers to understand their roles and responsibilities in managing absence within their teams, in line with council policies. The session will cover the importance of managing absence, absence targets and costs, how to accurately record and report absences (planned, unplanned and unauthorised absences) and what tools are available to support managing absence.

Part 2 – Policies, Processes and Practical Steps FULLY BOOKED:

Absence Management training graphic for line managers with NAC logo

Thursday 13 February 11am until Noon: This session will cover key aspects of the Wellbeing at Work and Maximising Attendance policies, including identifying prompts/triggers for intervention and managing both short and long-term absences effectively. It will address documentation requirements, such as invite letters, meeting proformas and outcome letters, with examples of good and poor practices. Guidance will be also provided on handling non-attendance at meetings, applying discretion fairly and consistently, and the criteria for its use.

Although sessions 1 and 2 are now fully booked, extra dates have been added.

By popular demand, HR have added further dates for the above sessions and would encourage anyone who is on the reserves to book onto these. The dates are Session 1; Wednesday 30 April and Session 2; Wednesday 14 May (both 11am until Noon).

Part 3 – Supporting Employees

Thursday 27 February 11am until Noon: This session will delve into Occupational Health (OH), including when and how to refer employees, and the role of Occupational Health in supporting workplace wellbeing. The session will also explore the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), special leave policies (such as bereavement leave), and work-life balance. HR guides on specific conditions (e.g. cancer, endometriosis) will be discussed, alongside the Equality Act.  Workplace wellbeing initiatives, such as LiveWell and Wellbeing Warriors, will be highlighted as key resources for promoting a healthy and supportive work environment.

Part 4 – How to make  a Good OH Referral 

Thursday 13 March 11am until Noon

This session will be delivered by PAM Occupational Health. This session will provide support to line managers to ensure that employees get the best support possible from Occupational Health.  The session will provide some examples of what you can ask of the Occupational Health Adviser, to ensure that the report and supports are useful and relevant.

This “How To” Session is a refresher for Line Managers on absence management. Attendance to these sessions should not replace your attendance to the Wellbeing@Work Course.

For all courses please use the following link to book on: Events Booking – Events list

Please note, those who have signed up for the “How To” Sessions, should ensure that they have signed up for all 4 parts.

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