Conversation techniques for a positive absence policy

    Absenteeism is a delicate issue. So, a good conversation can be very meaningful. In this course, you learn how to conduct an absenteeism conversation in a warm professional manner. The right approach will help you achieve mutual understanding. Strengthen your communication skills with intensive practical exercises and professional role plays.

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    Why?

    A good conversation can do wonders. Especially when it comes to such a delicate subject as absenteeism. Yet, as an employer, it is not always easy to balance the interests of your company with the needs of your employees. This course helps you engage in constructive dialogue. The right approach results in mutual understanding. This is how you build an open working culture where absenteeism can be discussed.  

    This course teaches you how to conduct absenteeism conversations to create an open culture and a relationship of trust with your employees. 

    This course teaches you how to conduct absenteeism conversations to create an open culture and a relationship of trust with your employees.

    What do you learn?

    You will learn how to conduct absence interviews in a positive way.

    Through practical case studies and professional role-playing, you will practise conducting interviews in various situations. There will be a strong focus on feedback, both from your trainer and your co-participants. This will help you gain more control over difficult conversations and prepare you for all kinds of situations.

    Result?

    Sharpening your communication skills helps you identify the underlying causes of absenteeism. This is how you can tackle the problem systematically. 

    After completing this course, you will:

    • Have a good idea of the kind of conversations you can have

    • Have more knowledge of business dialogue

    • Have the basics skills to build a relationship based on trust

    • Have everything you need to make absenteeism a subject of discussion

    • Know which type of conversation is appropriate when

    • Know what conversation technique or style works best

    • Know how to build trust

    For whom?

    An absenteeism policy is not just HR’s responsibility. In addition to HR managers, direct supervisors, members of management, prevention advisers, and business managers can also attend the course.

    What does the law say?

    The Social Welfare Act requires you, as an employer, to focus on health, safety, and prevention. It is your job to identify risks at work. This could include an excessive workload for certain teams or colleagues. You can then avoid absenteeism with the right prevention measures. Our training courses give you a better overview of the bottlenecks in your organisation.

    More information on the Welfare Act >

    Price

    The price depends on the way you follow the course.

    If your organisation is affiliated with Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ESPPW) and you have prevention units, you can pay with these as long as your balance is sufficient.

    Subsidies

    We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.

    • SME portfolio (Flanders). Use these recognition numbers in your application:

      • members of Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection: Mensura EDPB - DV.O105072

      • non-members: Mensura CONSULT - DV.O101943

    • Training vouchers

    • Sector fundings

      • Alimento

      • Constructiv

    Also check out the general frequently asked questions, including on certification and payments >