Managers play a vital role in determining the health, wellbeing and engagement of their team. They also play an essential part in particular people management issues that arise in their team, such as bereavement, conflict, sickness absence and mental health problems, which can have a negative impact on employee health, wellbeing and engagement if not well managed.

 

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 This guide, produced in partnership with Bupa, is designed to support you, as a line manager, to manage instances of long-term absence in your team.

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