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This training is held in German.
It starts with absenteeism, then the sickness rate in the company or in individual departments increases. In this training , you will acquire the know-how to conduct absence and return-to-work interviews and to transfer this knowledge to your organization. You will learn how to apply clear structures and processes to get a grip on the issue with Employees, managers and stakeholders. We offer the tools you need to tackle this "hot potato" in your company and overcome resistance and misunderstandings.
Contents
High numbers of illnesses: Preliminary view
- Deliberate absence management: optional or mandatory?
- Impact on companies and work processes.
Absenteeism: a differentiated view
- Illness, absenteeism and "notorious blue-collar workers".
- Duty of care vs. personal responsibility.
Absence management as part of the corporate strategy
- Integration of the normative, operational and strategic levels.
- "Healthy leadership".
- Define structures and processes.
Core instrument: absence interview
- Goal-oriented return-to-work and absence interviews.
- Clear target agreements and documentation.
Motivation and responsibility
- Working atmosphere, involvement of managers.
- The limits of motivation.
When nothing works anymore
- Basic information on warnings, cautions and termination.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
- You gain more confidence in placing the topic of "health" within the company.
- You will learn which tools lead to a targeted and sustainable reduction in absenteeism.
- You will learn how to increase the motivation and satisfaction of your Employees through the consistent and targeted use of the "absence interview" tool.
- You develop procedures for reducing absenteeism in your company.
- You will develop new ideas and learn about tried-and-tested approaches through an intensive exchange of experience during the training .
Methods
Short presentations, case studies, professional exchange, practical exercises, practical recommendations for action and checklists, answers to your practical questions, transfer to your everyday work.
Recommended for
Personnel managers, HR managers, HR Employees and managers who are responsible for reducing absenteeism in their company.
Seminar evaluation for "Proven strategies and recommendations for dealing with absenteeism"
4.4 from 5
with 139 ratings
training content:
4
Content comprehensibility:
4.5
Practical relevance:
4.2
Trainer expertise:
4.5
Participant orientation:
4.5
Method variety:
4.3
On-site training together
Booking number
7527
7527
€ 1.440,-
plus VAT
2 days
in Hamburg
on 18.11.2025
German
Joint online training
Booking number
33373
33373
€ 1.440,-
plus VAT
2 days
Online
on 02.03.2026
German
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Start dates and details
18.11.2025
Hamburg
Booking number:
7527
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
€ 1,713.60 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants
Tuesday, 18.11.2025
09:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 19.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
02.03.2026
Live-Online
Booking number:
33373
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
€ 1,713.60 incl. VAT.
Course
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Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants
Monday, 02.03.2026
09:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, 03.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Booking number:
7527
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
€ 1,713.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Booking number:
33373
€ 1.440,- plus VAT.
€ 1,713.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
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