The following tools align with the CIPD guides on managing short-term absence, managing a return to work after long-term absence and the guide for managers on short-term absence. The tools offer interactive resources like checklists and templates to help manage absence effectively so that people professionals can implement an organisational strategy that helps to prevent poor health and wellbeing and reduce sickness absence. This will help to improve employee morale, boost productivity and, ultimately, save the organisation money. 

The tools cover the following areas of absence management:

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