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Learning Objectives
Understand the types and causes of absenteeism and the associated costs from not directly tackling absenteeism Identify whether an organization has absenteeism problem Describe how to measure absence and turnover
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Learning Objectives
Implement an effective Attendance Management Program
Understanding Absenteeism
What is Absenteeism?
Failure of employees to report for work when they are scheduled to work
Cost of Absenteeism
Productivity
Administrative
Financial
Decrease in Productivity
Absent staff place an extra burden on the whole organization Time lost in the sourcing and training of new or replacement staff Morale and motivation issues can greatly decrease the productivity of staff
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Administrative Costs
Increased supervisory and administrative costs in the monitoring and management of absenteeism programme Increased costs associated with securing replacement staff
Financial Costs
Salary costs for new or replacement staff Overtime payments Medical and insurance costs may increase
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