Practical perspectives: Absence management, adjustments and neurodiversity

An informative session complete with practical insights, designed to help HR professionals navigate absence management and reasonable adjustments at work.

This will be delivered by Cains.

The session will aim to cover the following topics:

1. Absence Management: best practice, practical tips and overcoming common issues.
2. Reasonable adjustments: overview of the duty, what is meant by “reasonable”, the role of occupational health and practical examples in the context of different disabilities / health conditions.
3. Neurodiversity: myth-busting, links with mental health, reasonable adjustments and inclusion.

Speakers bio:

Ruby Roberts, Associate, Employment & Data Privacy and

Katherine Sheerin, Head of Employment and Data Privacy

Our employment law specialists offer support and advice to employers at every stage of the employment “life cycle” from recruitment, through all aspects of the working relationship, to cessation of employment and post-termination concerns.

We provide technically sound and practical assistance on contentious and non-contentious matters to established Isle of Man businesses in all employment and HR situations. We regularly advise leading Island businesses in various sectors including financial services, life assurance, transport, media and communications, biotech, gaming and retail.

Our practice also involves advising overseas employers wishing to establish a presence in the Island. Our lawyers apply their specialist knowledge and experience to provide insights and training to clients, working in partnership to look after businesses’ key asset – their staff.

You can find out more about our team and how to contact us here:

Additional information:

• Please note the event registration and neworking will be between 12-12:30
• This session will start at 12:30
• Lunch will be provided, please let us know of any dietary requirements at booking

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.

2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.

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