FIRMS can get advice on handling absenteeism at work at a seminar later this month.

ACAS is organising the workshop to help firms in the region reduce problems with staff being off.

Advice will be given on handling long-term sickness and recognising patterns of absenteeism.

Further details on the workshop, being held on July 17 in Warrington, are available from the Small Firms Workshop Co-ordinator on 0151 427 8881.

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