Managing Attendance at Work - virtual (INTC01481)

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This is an East Riding Council staff course. If you are not a member of staff, you will not be able to apply or enrol to this course.

Course details

The effective monitoring and management of absences is an important area for our organisation and its staff. Investing time in attendance management can gain real advantages from greater staff motivation to reduced absences. This course is designed for team leaders, supervisors and line managers responsible for managing employee attendance. The course covers the knowledge required for managing attendance in accordance with ERYC policies and procedures while identifying the important communication, emotional intelligence and coaching support required to establish a positive outcome.

What do I need to join the course?

Commit to completing all elements of the module including the activities. Application of your learning into the workplace are essential to strengthening your day to day practice.

In order to join this eLearning course you will need: A reliable internet connection, a computer/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone, you may also choose to use a headset or earphones with a microphone attachment.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

This course is delivered via virtual learning on Microsoft Teams. You will not need to attend any classroom delivery but you will need to commit to attending the virtual sessions at the specified dates and times. In order to participate in the virtual sessions you will need access to the following:

Computer/Laptop/Smartphone/Tablet
Headset/earphones if required, including a microphone (unless you are able to work in an area where you will not be disturbed/disturb others
A reliable internet connection
An email address to access the virtual classroom
A means of using video conferencing e.g. integrated webcam, webcam, smart phone/tablet with camera
Teams app downloaded https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app

You may find it useful to have a notebook and pen to make notes and you may be asked to submit work back to your tutor, therefore the ability to produce a text or word document that you can upload or email to your tutor will be beneficial.

How will I be taught?

Your learning will be supported online by an experienced trainer, this will be an interactive session and you will be able to take part in small and large group discussions and share your thoughts. Additional reading may be required to support learning.

What will I learn?

This session aims to increase a managers’ awareness of their responsibilities in managing attendance and develop their confidence in handling absence.

This will be achieved by:.

Describe the role and purpose of the Council’s Attendance at Work Policy and Procedure.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of those involved in implementing the Policy and Procedure.
Explain the impact absence has on a Team, Service and the Council as a whole.
Explain the Prompts for Action and how to respond to them
Describe how to record, monitor and review absence

What could I do next?

If you wish to undertake further training you should discuss this with your line manager in the first instance. Details of other courses are available to view on the course booking system.

This is a standalone course and supports other courses forming part of the Essential Skills for East Riding Managers programme, including:

Developing your Emotional Intelligence Skills
Organising and Delegating
Leading and Motivating a Team
Modern Leadership for the Modern Workplace
Recruitment and Selection including Safer Recruitment