England Team blighted by injury - How do you tackle poor performance and sick absence in your company?

England boss, Steve McClaren is bogged down by player injury and qualification to the European Cup is now in jeopardy. He has seen Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and David Beckham amongst other senior players walk to the wings. How do you handle key staff absence and how do you manage them upon return to work?

Employee absence is a significant cost to 90 per cent of businesses according to recent research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The Disability Employers Act of 1995 states that employers must make "reasonable adjustments" for employees returning to work after long term sick absence.

Are you and your staff aware of how issues surrounding sick absence affect the morale and performance of your team and the individual alike? Scene Change uses Forum Theatre to highlight these issues and will generate awareness and discussion around this topic. To find out more go to case study on MS sufferer.