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 CIPD PRESS RELEASE 5 September 2008
CIPD Conference explores the ins and outs of workplace absence
CIPD Absence Management Conference
16 October 2008, Birmingham & 22 October 2008, London
According the 2008 CIPD Annual Absence survey carried out by the
CIPD, workplace absence is costing the average employer £666 per
employee every year. As well as the expected colds and upset
stomachs; stress, anxiety and family commitments were identified
by the survey as major causes of employee absence. What can
organisations do to change this?
An upcoming conference from the Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development Spotlight on Absence Management will offer
solutions to the problem of absence and measures that
organisations can take to reduce absence in their organisations.
Ben Willmott, Employee Relations Advisor, CIPD says:
"In the current economic climate, employers simply cannot afford
to lose any more days to absence than necessary. In addition
high levels of absence are often an indicator of low levels of
employee engagement and morale, which is central to
organisational productivity and performance. Implementing an
effective absence management strategy is crucial if absence is
to be managed effectively and consistently and in order to
support employees' health and wellbeing".
The conference will feature case studies demonstrating best
practice from Royal & Sun Alliance, Transport for London and
GlaxoSmithKline.
In order to accommodate delegates the conference will take place
on two separate dates in different locations - 16 October 2008
in Birmingham and 22 October 2008 in London.
For further details visit http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/absence
Notes to editors
* Ben Willmott is available for interview
* If you would like a press pass please contact a member of the
Press Office on 020 8612 6400 or email mailto:press@cipd.co.uk.
* The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
has over 130,000 members and is the leading professional
institute for those involved in the management and development
of people.
Conference Press Enquiries
Robert Blevin / Christian Zarro / Jemma Walsh
Tel: 020 8612 6400
Email: mailto:press@cipd.co.uk
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