Systematic absence management

Introduction to the systematic handling of absences

• The importance of structured absence management for companies.
• Absenteeism as a strategic issue: costs, productivity, and corporate culture.
• Analysis of absenteeism: data sources, key figures, and trends.
• Significance of motivation-related absenteeism: Identify reasons for patterns and frequent absenteeism.
• Internal attitude: employee-centered approach to absenteeism and promotion of a culture of attendance and motivation.

Processes and structures in absence management

• Establishment of a systematic absence management process.
• Roles and responsibilities of HR, managers, works council, and employees.
• Responsibility of companies vs. employees for the issue of illness and health.
• Interfaces to health management and preventive measures.

Collaboration and communication

• Strategic cooperation between HR, managers, and the works council.
• Communication of strategies and measures within the company.
• Dealing with resistance and change processes.

Legal and organizational framework conditions

• Overview of labor law aspects and co-determination.
• Data protection and documentation when dealing with absences.

Control of absence management

• Options for monitoring implementation and measuring success.
• Regular evaluation and feedback loops for process optimization.