
Conducting absenteeism interviews in the workplace
Absenteeism is a major human, organisational and legal challenge for businesses.
This training course enables managers to understand the legal framework surrounding absenteeism and to conduct structured, fair and effective interviews.
It combines legal expertise with managerial tools to turn absenteeism into a means of fostering accountability and dialogue.
For line managers, team leaders, HR staff, workshop managers and operations managers
Strategic Positioning
Operational leadership
- Managerial responsibility in dealing with absenteeism
- Striking the right balance between guidance, support and firmness
- Credibility and consistency in line management
Performance & work organisation
- Ensuring business continuity
- Reducing disruptions caused by staff absences
- Shifting from a focus on control to a focus on engagement
Communication & sensitive discussions
- Conducting difficult conversations
- Managing the rational and emotional aspects
- Providing clear, respectful and empowering feedback
Pedagogical Approach
- A mix of legal and managerial content
- Illustrated with real-life business scenarios
- Practical exercises and sharing of experiences
- Case studies and role-playing exercises
- Development of a directly applicable action plan

Tools & Methods
- Structured absence management interview
- The Iceberg Model (Bateson)
- Distinguishing between facts, behaviours and emotions
- Questioning techniques
- Managerial feedback
- Individual roadmap (Start – Continue – Stop)

Experience of participants
Find out how we help organisations transform their culture, leadership and collaboration, delivering tangible results and lasting impact.

Ready to manage absenteeism accurately and effectively?
Contact us to find out how this training course can help your managers manage absenteeism in a way that is legally sound, people-focused and effective.

































