Capita's 8th National Reducing Absence in the Public Sector Conference Thursday 25th September 2008 - Central London | *Receive a 20% discount when booked in conjunction with its half-day briefing Legal Essentials for Effective Absence Management |
Aims and objectives |
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All HR professionals are under great pressure to successfully manage and reduce absence in the public sector. The recommendations for radical changes to work-related health services, made in Dame Carol Black's ‘Working for a Healthier Tomorrow’ review, have set out a clear action plan for improvement.
To develop effective policies and procedures, stakeholders must remain informed of the latest strategies and best practice being used to achieve excellent results in the reduction of absenteeism. Capita’s 8th National Reducing Absence in the Public Sector Conference brings together expert speakers from forward thinking and successful organisations. They will provide you with strategy and practical guidance that can be implemented and developed within your organisation.
Covering issues such as developing collaborative relationships and improving data sharing, preventing illness, promoting staff welfare and organising thorough employee rehabilitation, this conference is of great benefit for all HR professionals.
Attend this timely event to gain advice and best practice for reducing short and long term absence and improving the health and well-being of your workforce. Engage with HR experts and fellow stakeholders who share your commitment to delivering a healthier and safer workplace for employees. |
Benefits of attending |
- Hear the recommendations made in Dame Carol Black’s ‘Working for a Healthier Tomorrow’ review for radical change in work-related health services
- Learn about the new framework developed to assist managers in preventing and managing stress in the workplace
- Explore ways to reduce absence and deliver effective staff rehabilitation through collaboration with GPs
- Discover successful strategies for reducing frequent short-term and longer-term absence
- Gain best practice for adopting and developing a holistic approach to improving the health and well-being of employees
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Speakers include |
Chair: Dr John Ballard, Director, The At Work Partnership and Editor, Occupational Health (at Work) |
Tim Kiddell, Head of Development and Delivery Cross-Government Health Work and Well-Being Delivery Unit |
Anthony Phillips, Managing Director, WellKom |
Gordon Tinline, Director, Robertson Cooper Ltd |
Shirley Powell, Head of HR, The Childcare Corporation |
Paul Smith, Head of Health Services, Kent Police |
Susan Gee, Occupational Health Manager Health and Well-Being Unit Bradford Metropolitan District Council |
Leatham Green, Assistant Director: Personnel and Training East Sussex County Council |
Emma Donaldson-Feilder MA MSc C.Psychol. Chartered Occupational Psychologist Affinity Health at Work
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Please click here for further details regarding the Health and Safety Executives Management standards for work-related stress.
Please click here for further details regarding the Health and Safety Executives Managing sickness absence & return to work. |
You can view a more detailed description of subjects being discussed as well as who should attend, booking form and prices by downloading the brochure. Please click the link on the right hand side of this page.