People manager guide: Managing a return to work after long-term absence
Practical guidance for managers to effectively manage and support an employee’s return to work after long-term sickness absence
Practical guidance for managers to effectively manage and support an employee’s return to work after long-term sickness absence
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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