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.
On this page
- Bupa viewpoint
- Managing sickness absence is an inevitable part of a manager’s role
- Why do I need to address long-term sickness absence?
- How do I support a returning employee?
- How do I navigate the key steps on the return-to-work journey?
- What are the legal obligations?
- Where can I find more information?
Bupa viewpoint
Managing sickness absence is an inevitable part of a manager’s role
Why do I need to address long-term sickness absence?
How do I support a returning employee?
How do I navigate the key steps on the return-to-work journey?
What are the legal obligations?
Where can I find more information?
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