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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

Ready to get started right away?

Contact us to find out how this programme fits into your context.

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)

 

 

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.

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