With the Norovirus plaguing
workplaces during this infectious season, dealing with sickness absence can be
time consuming and costly for smaller businesses. For every member of staff
that falls ill, do you conduct return to work interviews, regardless of the
length of absence?
If not, we recommend you do.
We have seen how straight forward
structured RTW interviews can reduce short term absence (sickies) and identify
underlying causes for absence to help mitigate further leave. RTW interviews
should be held with an employee the day they return to work. The line manager
can ascertain information regarding the absence and complete any necessary
paperwork such as a self-certification form.
Just doing
this every time will improve attendance and identify anyone with an underlying
complaint that may be classed as a disability. If you need further advice on
how to hold a return to work interview, we’d be more than happy to help.
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