Managing sickness and absence: top tips for business owners

Managing sickness and absences can be challenging at the best of times, but the latest figures suggest sickness absence is at a record high.

Are you 100% confident you’ve got the right HR policies in place and know how best to support your people?

To minimise the potential disruption, protect your business and help you best support your people, it’s important you manage absence processes carefully, compliantly, and fairly.

Essential reading for business owners, our free guide covers:

  • Managing short-term and long-term sickness absences
  • What processes you should follow
  • Holding return to work interviews
  • Managing recurring absences
  • Guidance on SSP and fit notes

Simply fill in your details in the form opposite to download your FREE copy.

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