Updated: February 2012
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Early intervention by line managers and good communication are the most important tools in reducing absence due to sickness. Updated in April 2009, this factsheet covers all aspects of sickness absence and how to manage it including:
- Encouraging health and wellbeing in the workplace;
- Writing an absence policy;
- Arranging sick pay;
- Managing long-term sickness absence.
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Elspeth’s skills, knowledge, change management experience and general expertise were extraordinarily helpful when we were planning and then carried out the closure of a large residential care home. Her commitment and hands-on involvement were invaluable both to the senior management and the frontline staff affected by redundancy. She also supported the HR function sensitively, effectively and in a timely manor.
