Information on how managers can help an employee return to work after short-term absence
With short-term absence, namely sickness, being one of the most common reasons for unplanned absence in the workplace, knowing your organisation’s policies and processes on absence can help you provide the right guidance and support for your team.
This guide provides information on effectively managing an employee who is taking short-term absence and their return to work. How you respond as a manager will make a huge difference to the experience of your colleagues and how supported they feel when they return.
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