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      WorkNest’s fixed-fee fully outsourced HR service provides unlimited 24/7 advice, document drafting, online training, and tools for managing people challenges, making it ideal for those without in-house HR support.

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Frequent, unplanned absences can put excessive strain on already stretched teams, while long-term absences – especially those related to stress and mental health – can be equally disruptive and even trickier to manage. So, how do you minimise these absences, maintain compliance, and make sure you’re supporting your employees?

In this one-hour webinar, WorkNest’s legal and HR experts will guide you through four common absence scenarios. You’ll learn the correct processes to follow, when to involve Occupational Health, and how to fairly dismiss an employee if the situation doesn’t improve.

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Our virtual, in-depth half-day course on Managing Sickness Absence gives people managers the skills to address issues effectively while managing their duty of care to employees. Delegates will understand how to apply best practice, taking into account the legal principles associated with managing absence.

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Need pragmatic support managing sickness absence? Our personalised, fixed-fee service gives you access to dedicated professionals who guide you every step of the way.

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If you need additional support throughout this process such as coaching for line managers or someone to deal directly with an employee on your behalf, then our HR Consultancy team can be on hand to help you.  

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