Programme
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This conference took place on 22nd June 2005. If you would like to order copies of the speaker's slide presentations, you can still do this using the booking page here.
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Absence Management
Tackling the sick note epidemic
The conference programme can be seen below. Please note this is subject to possible minor changes. This programme was last updated on 25.05.05
A number of expert speakers who are renowned specialists in their fields are currently in the process of confirming their participation in this conference. If you would like to speak in one of these sessions, or would like to suggest a suitably qualified speaker, then please contact us via the Speaker section of this page.
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08.30 - 09.30
Registration
Session 1: The Big Picture
09.30 - 9.40
Introduction by Conference Chair
John Manos, Editor, Occupational Health Review
09.40 - 10.00
Keynote Address
Lord Hunt OBE , Parliamentary Secretary, Department of Work & Pensions
10.00 - 10.20
CIPD Survey on Absence Management
Ben Willmott, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
- The HR profession's perspective
- Findings of the CIPD 2004 report on absence management
10.20 - 10.40
Legal Update on Absence Management
Rebecca Kettell, Associate, Shadbolt & Co LLP
- Dispute Resolution Regulations 2004 - the New Law from 1st October
- Dismissal, disciplinary action and grievances in the workplace
- How to avoid a tribunal and what to do when it is unavoidable
10.40 - 10.50
Q & A Session with panel of previous speakers
10.50 - 11.20
Coffee, Networking & Exhibition
Session 2: The Key Issues in Absence Management
11.20 - 11.40
HSE Absence Management Standards
Elizabeth Gynell OBE, Head of Better Working Division & Programme Director, HSE
- The HSE's recent work on absence management
- Development of the HSE's "Securing Health Together" Strategy
11.40 - 12.00
DWP Review of the Sick Note System
Dr Peter Wright, Medical Policy Manager, Department of Work & Pensions
- DWP Review of the sick note System
- Update on the DWP "Healthy Return Trial"
12.00 - 12.20
A New role for GP's in Issuing Sick Notes?
Dr Peter Holden, British Medical Association
12.20 - 12.30
Q & A Session with panel of previous speakers
12.30 -1.30
Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
Session 3: Practical Solutions for Employers
1.30 - 1.50
The Role of Occupational Health in Absence Management
Dr Jenny Leeser, Clinical Director of Occupational Health, BUPA
1.50 - 2.10
The Role of Insurance in Managing Absence
Sue Sneddon , Technical Manager, Scottish Equitable
2.10 - 2.30
"Sick note Britain" - TUC Report on Absence Management
Richard Exell, Senior Policy Advisor, TUC
- The trade union perspective
- Findings of the TUC Report
2.30 - 2.40
Q & A Session with panel of previous speakers
2.40 - 3.10
Coffee, Networking & Exhibition
Session 4: Industry Case Studies and Conclusion
3.10 - 3.30
Case Study - Accenture
Colin Patterson, Integrated Health Services Manager, Accenture
3.30 - 3.50
Case Study - Thames Valley Police
Chris Sharp, Head of Corporate Health and Support Services, Thames Valley Police
3.50 - 4.10
Closing Keynote - Strategic Approaches
Christine Owen, Mercer Human Resource Consulting
4.10 - 4.20
Q & A Session with panel of previous speakers
4.20
Summary & Conclusion by Conference Chair
John Manos, Editor, Occupational Health Review
4.30
Close of Conference, Networking & Exhibition
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