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Symposium Events has announced the launch of their Absence Management Forum 2010. 

The event will take place in London, on 28th January 2010.

Details of the event can be found at http://www.symposium-events.co.uk/absence2010/

Programme Highlights:

• Examine the impact of the introduction of the ‘fit note’
• Plan and implement ‘return to work’ and rehabilitation programmes
• Recognise absence patterns through effective measuring and monitoring
• Examine legal frameworks and employers’ responsibilities
• Examine the impact and ROI of wellness programmes
• Tackle the underlying causes of absence
• Make significant savings to the cost of absence in your organisation
• Train line managers to effectively implement your absence policy

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Institute for Employment Studies - Jim Hillage, Director of Research
• Department for Work and Pensions - Dr James Bolton, Deputy Chief Medical Officer
• Dechert LLP - Charles Wynn-Evans, Partner, Head of Employment Practice
• Co-operative Financial Services - Graham Greaves, Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
• Cadbury’s - Natalie Harries, HR Advisor
• Strathclyde Police - Steven Whitehall, Attendance Manager
• Health and Safety Executive - Tony Almond, Work-related Stress Stakeholder Engagement Team