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Managing Workplace Absenteeism and Rights to Request Part-Time and Remote Working
November 14th, 2024
This one-day workshop provides a comprehensive approach to managing absenteeism and handling the increasing requests for part-time and remote working in the workplace. With a focus on best practices, this course covers legal frameworks, policies, and effective management strategies to ensure fair and consistent application across organisations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into tackling these employment relations challenges, enhancing workplace flexibility while maintaining productivity.
Who Should Attend
The programme is designed to meet the learning needs of HR Managers, HR Business Partners, Employment Relations Specialists, Supervisors and Line Managers, particularly those responsible for managing individual applications, reporting trends and improving policies related to absenteeism and flexible work arrangements.
Key Topics Covered
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Best practices for managing absenteeism
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Legal rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
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Fair procedures and handling long-term or habitual absences
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Right to request part-time and remote working: legal framework and future trends
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Review of Case studies on absenteeism management
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Date: 14th November 2024
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Arthur Cox LLP, 10 Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2 D02T380
Cost: €750*
*The workshop fee goes directly to Stratis, to cover their costs in relation to the design, delivery and administration of the workshops
Lunch & Refreshments Include
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Learning Outcomes
After attending this workshops participants can ​
expect to be well placed to:
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Effectively manage the various types of workplace absenteeism, utilising the best practice and acceptable mechanisms available to organisations
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Better manage the increase in the Right to Request Part-Time and Remote Working as workforces continue to diversify and the need for organisations to adapt accordingly becomes imperative
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Benchmark existing Policy and Procedures against best practice and ensure they are applied in a fair and consistent manner
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Ensure there is clarity on the roles and responsibilities of line managers, Human Resources and employees​
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Our Expert Faculty
​We are proud to introduce our expert faculty for this upcoming course led by Brendan Mc Carthy, David Horgan and Louise Murphy — seasoned HR professionals with deep expertise in organisational change, employee relations, and leadership development — this course will provide practical insights and strategies to navigate complex workplace challenges, our trainers will equip you with the tools needed for effective decision-making.
With over 30 years of experience in Employment Relations and an expert faculty of seasoned professionals, this course will provide unmatched practical insights and tailored advice, ensuring participants leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.
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Brendan Mc Carthy is a Senior Partner at Stratis Consulting, focusing on organisational effectiveness with over 30 years of experience which involves consulting, senior HR roles and working at Ibec advising employers and leading management development. Brendan has also lectured on HR and strategy and served on key boards, including the Employment Equality Agency.
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Louise Murphy is Managing Director of Stratis Learning and Development with over 20 years of HR leadership experience. She focuses on leadership development and team performance, designing tailored training programs that align with business goals. Louise has worked across sectors including FMCG and pharmaceuticals.
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David Horgan is a Partner at Stratis Consulting with expertise in organisational change and employee relations. He spent 15 years as HR Director at Transdev and was most recently HR Manager at the Institute of Technology, Carlow. David has led cultural and organisational transformations in unionised environments.
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