The Group

Absence minded

Absenteeism is as common as the common cold and it costs UK businesses nearly ₤11bn every year†. But when someone calls in sick, it doesn't necessarily mean that they're ill.

They could be having difficulties because of bullying or experiencing childcare problems. Or they could be just having a game of golf. Even a slight change in the working environment can affect some people's motivation and lead to days off work.

This engaging and humorous new programme shows a manager who doesn't realise he has an absenteeism problem until it is pointed out to him. He is then persuaded to keep a video diary, so that his team can air their thoughts on the department. This helps the manager to realise that when he takes a positive approach, he can actually reduce the levels of absenteeism quite dramatically.

The programme shows managers how to deal with this sensitive subject area in three simple stages.

1. Acknowledging the problem.
2. Identifying the reasons.
3. Agreeing a solution.

†Source: CBI December 2001.

The benefits
-Covers all aspects of managing absenteeism, including the return to work interview
-Enables managers to acknowledge, prepare and implement appropriate procedures for managing absenteeism
-Contains a series of actions that will help managers to implement an agreed solution effectively

Learning chapters:
-The need for a process for absenteeism
-Return-to-work interview
-Not spotting the signs
-Acknowledging the problem
-Summary - acknowledging the problem
-The need to probe into a case of absence
-Probing into the reasons
-Summary - identifying the reasons
-Not taking responsibility of the problem
-Agree and monitor the solution
-Summary

» Producer : Video Arts

» Competency :

• Discipline
• Absenteeism & attendance