Absenteeism

• What is absenteeism in the workplace?

  Proportion of employees not working
• How is the absentee rate calculated?

  $\frac{\text{No of staff absent}}{\text{No of staff in total}} \times 100$
• How does absenteeism impact labour productivity?

  It can lead to delays in production
• What are the financial implications of absenteeism?

  It adds to labour costs due to cover
• What can happen if temporary staff are recruited due to absenteeism?

  Productivity and quality may be sacrificed
• What can high rates of absenteeism indicate?

  Underlying problems with employees or business
• What are some unavoidable causes of absenteeism?

  Illness or transport strikes
• How can poor motivation affect absenteeism?

  It may lead to increased absenteeism rates
• What strategies can businesses use to minimize absenteeism?

  1. Introduce flexible working practices
  2. Ensure jobs are interesting and challenging
  3. Improve working conditions
  4. Improve employer-employee relations
  5. Introduce attendance bonuses
• Why is it important for businesses to minimize absenteeism?

  To reduce negative impacts on productivity
• What might be a consequence of deploying less skilled staff?

  It may lead to lower productivity and quality
• How can attendance bonuses affect absenteeism?

  They can incentivize employees to attend work