Managing Absence and Productivity Issues
Stay on top of absence management and enhance productivity with our Managing Absence and Productivity Issues eLearning course. Designed for HR professionals and managers, this course explores the cost of absenteeism, presenteeism, and other factors impacting employee productivity. Learn how to implement effective absence management strategies and leverage employer solutions like wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and flexible work arrangements. Gain insight into Stay-at-Work (SAW) and Return-to-Work (RTW) programs to support employees' transitions back to work. Improve workplace productivity while maintaining compliance and supporting employee health and well-being.
Topics Covered
- The Costs of Absenteeism and Presenteeism
- Managing Absenteeism
- The Role of Stay-at-Work (SAW) and Return-to-Work (RTW) Programs
- Presenteeism and Its Impact on Productivity
- Strategies to Address Presenteeism
- Employer Solutions for Absenteeism and Productivity Issues
Course Outline
Explaining Employee Absences and Productivity Loss
- The Cost of Poor Employee Health
- Health-Related Absences and Absenteeism
- Presenteeism
- Presenteeism and Chronic Conditions
- Presenteeism and Short-Term Health Problems
- Presenteeism and Health Risks
- Other Factors Impacting Employee Productivity
- Why Personal Distractions Don’t Always Lead to Absence
Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Employer Solutions for Managing Absences and Productivity
- What is Absence Management?
- Analyzing Plan Data to Identify Pain Points
- Group Health Plans and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Wellness Programs
- Disease Management Programs
- Leave Programs
- Contracting With Leave Management Service Providers
- Management Training
- Employee Engagement and Education
Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Stay-at-Work (SAW) and Return-to-Work (RTW) Programs
- Stay-at-Work (SAW) Programs
- Return-to-Work (RTW) Programs
- Workers’ Compensation RTW Programs
- RTW Programs for Non-Occupational Illnesses and Injuries
- Integrated RTW Programs
- Provider-Based RTW Programs
- ADA Considerations
Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes
Flexible Work Arrangements
- Reducing Absences and Improving Productivity Through Flexibility
- Telecommuting
- Flextime
- Compressed Workweeks
Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes
NOTE: The estimated time to complete each lesson is based on word count and assumesuninterrupted consumption of the course. Actual time to complete each lesson can vary widelybased on familiarity with the topics and other factors. Time required to complete the course finalexam is not counted in these estimates.
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