What is employee absenteeism?
Absenteeism is the intentional or habitual absence of an
employee from work. While employers expect workers to miss a certain number of
work days each year, excessive absences can lead to lower productivity and can
have a major effect on company finances, morale and other factors. (investopedia,
2013)
Figure 1: Understand the reasons behind
Employee Absenteeism and uncover remedies to reduce absteeism (Circle, n.d.)
Solution for Absenteeism
in the Workplace
- Improve Office Atmosphere
Employees who have good relationships with supervisors and feel
appreciated are less likely to take time off. Employers can foster positive
interaction by recognizing and appreciating employees when they do something
well,Creating a
healthy work environment with well-lit work space and inviting break and lunch
areas also help employees feel comfortable at work
- Elicit and Respond to Feedback
Employees can be a resource of information on how to improve
business and office morale. Employers should create an atmosphere in which
employees feel safe in asking questions or expressing concerns by listening to
what they have to share. You don't have to respond to every bit of information
provided, but by listening to and acknowledging your employees; you let them
know you value them. You can take it a step further by asking for feedback or
conducting surveys.
- Offer Rewards
Some organizations reward good participation by granting
employees a bonus for the absence of unplanned absences during a 12-month
period.
And, when attendance is built into the annual performance
appraisal process, employees can also see rewards in terms of increased merit.
Another tactic is to provide adequate paid time off so that
employees have the flexibility to schedule absences using a pre-determined bank
of hours.
- Establish Flexible Work Options
All workers have family responsibilities, and taking care of
elderly parents, prompting the need for flexible work options, because of a
flexible work schedule reduces tardiness, absenteeism and turnover, and
improves productivity and morale. For employers, flexible work options can
result in lower overhead costs. Flexible work options vary greatly and can
include a reduced schedule, flex-time, job share and telecommuting.
Reference
investopedia, 2013. Forbes.
[Online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2013/07/10/the-causes-and-costs-of-absenteeism-in-the-workplace/
[Accessed 1 January 2019].
LOTICH, P., 2017. the
thriving smallbusiness.com. [Online] Available at: https://thethrivingsmallbusiness.com/4-ways-to-reduce-employee-absenteeism/
[Accessed 1 January 2019].
Hi Ishan!
ReplyDeleteHappens all time right? Yes absenteeism contains lots of pain when functioning in a volatile business world, in my point of view mostly subordinates below the line management tend to have more absenteeism, I had some experience at an internship how much employees make absenteeism for simple things, what my suggestion is that leaders should teach them how to differentiate leaves and absenteeism and how to have their leaves in a proper way, I appreciate your recommendations to eliminate absenteeism, it would have much better if you could add some negative effects on abseteesim in point form and conclusion at the end, I really enjoyed this and looking forward to be entertain more. Best Wishes
Thanks Dhanuska Yes your right.The problems associated with employee absenteeism are not limited to the employee and the consequences are far-reaching. Employee absenteeism can affect productivity, finances, and workplace morale. Attendance issues affect a business’s bottom line as well as the rest of the staff. That is why it is vital for employers to develop and enforce an absence reporting policy. Without proper attendance protocols in place, employers can encounter some or all of the issues mentioned below.
Delete1.Poor Performance
2.Limited Growth Potential
3.Strife Among Staff
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ReplyDeleteAbsenteeism can cause issues to an organization. Excessive absences will result in decreased productivity and can have a major effect on company finances, morale and other factors.
ReplyDeleteAbsenteeism will result of the decrease performance of organizations. well explained the solutions.
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