2026 ACSA Personnel Institute

Employee absenteeism presents ongoing challenges for supervisors and managers, impacting operations, morale, and service delivery. This session provides practical guidance on managing attendance issues within the legal and contractual framework applicable to employees. Participants will learn strategies for identifying problematic attendance patterns, conducting effective and compliant conversations, navigating leaves and accommodations, and applying progressive discipline when appropriate. Designed for supervisors on the front lines, this session equips attendees with tools to address absenteeism consistently, fairly, and confidently while minimizing risk to the organization.