Free Toolkit: Managing Sickness in Small Teams

Free

Cold and flu season is here, and for small businesses, even one absence can throw the week off balance. Having a simple, consistent approach to managing sickness makes a huge difference — for productivity and for morale.

We’ve put together a practical toolkit to help you handle absence fairly, confidently, and in line with UK employment law.

What’s inside:
✅ A short guide: What to do when an employee calls in sick
✅ Self-certification form (editable Word version)
✅ Return-to-work checklist
✅ Example message to remind staff of reporting procedures

Who it’s for:
Small business owners and managers who want a clear process — without trawling through the internet or legal jargon.