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 playing 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 programme shows one manager’s journey from recognising he has an absenteeism problem, to taking such a structured and positive approach that he actually reduces the levels of absenteeism quite dramatically.

Covering all aspects of managing absenteeism, including the return to work interview, the programme teaches 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

The key outcomes:

• Enables managers to acknow-ledge, prepare and implement appropriate procedures for managing absenteeism
• Helps managers to implement an agreed solution effectively by teaching them a series of actions.

e-learning course contains:

• Trailer
• Pre-test
• Introduction
• Look for warning signs and patterns
• The process for absenteeism
• Tackle the issue immediately
• Discuss face-to-face
• Probe into the reasons
• Take responsibility and be flexible
• Action Plan
• Knowledge Check

The e-learning course uses Video Arts memorable video content and includes thought-provoking questions that ensure the user is learning and being challenged.

Bite-size modules allow individuals to go at their own pace as they work their way through the demonstrations, tutorials and video clips.

Each e-learning title includes:

• Pre-test to establish current knowledge and determine which modules the learner needs to complete
• Test results and summary notes at the end of each module
• Glossary of commonly used terms and key video clips
• Final knowledge check to test retention
• Full tracking and reporting capabilities