Managing Absenteeism Effectively at the Workplace

Persistent absenteeism, frequent sick leave, and malingering are critical challenges that impact workplace productivity, employee morale, and overall organizational efficiency. This program equips participants with practical strategies to manage and reduce absenteeism effectively while addressing legal considerations.

By understanding the root causes of absenteeism and applying best practices for prevention, managers, executives, and supervisors will gain the confidence to handle these issues professionally. The course also explores industrial court decisions to provide insights into the legal implications of absenteeism, ensuring compliance and fairness in managing attendance.

This course is ideal for:

HR, IR, and Personnel Managers
Executives involved in employee relations or attendance management
Supervisors and Line Leaders responsible for workforce productivity
Professionals seeking to address absenteeism challenges in the workplace

Understanding Absenteeism: Recognize the root causes and impact of absenteeism on the workplace.
Legal Compliance: Apply the relevant legal provisions under the Employment Act 1955.
Strategic Management: Develop and implement effective strategies to reduce absenteeism.
Employee Engagement: Foster a positive work environment to improve attendance.
Industrial Court Insights: Gain awareness of key industrial court decisions on absenteeism-related issues.

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand absenteeism’s implications and develop strategies to manage it.
Measure absenteeism levels and implement practical employee programs.
Apply legal provisions to address absenteeism and absence without leave effectively.
Utilize industrial court awards as a reference for managing absenteeism cases.
Equip line managers with tools and techniques to foster positive discipline.

Develop cost matrices and preventive procedures to reduce absenteeism

Day 1: Understanding Absenteeism and Legal Frameworks

Module 1: What is Absenteeism?

Defining absenteeism and its impact on organizational performance
Identifying root causes and patterns of absenteeism

Module 2: Legal Provisions on Absenteeism

Key sections under the Employment Act 1955:
- Section 15(2): Absence without leave
- Section 60F: Medical leave provisions

Module 3: Managing Medical Leave

Understanding medical leave policies and compliance
Addressing persistent sick leave and malingering

Module 4: Leave-Taking Practices

Policies and procedures for managing leave requests
Strategies to address habitual leave-takers

Day 2: Strategies for Prevention and Management

Module 5: Industrial Court Decisions on Absenteeism

Review of key industrial court cases
Legal insights and best practices for managing absenteeism cases

Module 6: Measuring Absenteeism Levels

Calculating absenteeism rates and understanding their implications
Developing a cost matrix to assess the financial impact of absenteeism

Module 7: Absenteeism Prevention Procedures

Designing procedures to control absenteeism
Role of line managers and supervisors in absenteeism management
Implementing effective policies to reduce absenteeism

Module 8: Training for Managing Attendance

Developing counseling skills for addressing absenteeism issues
Practicing positive discipline to foster better attendance
Collaborative roles of management and unions in reducing absenteeism

This program provides participants with actionable insights and tools to manage absenteeism effectively while fostering a productive and engaged workforce. By addressing absenteeism challenges with legal and strategic solutions, participants will contribute to a harmonious and efficient workplace environment.

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