Preventing Absenteeism at Work: Understand and beat this widespread phenomenon
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Many businesses have seen a marked increase in employee absences in recent years, but it is not always a simple matter to counter this trend, which can have a serious impact on both the company’s productivity and employee wellbeing. However, employers and employees alike can benefit from taking preventative measures which identify and tackle the root causes of absenteeism, as outlined in this guide.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Identify the reasons why absenteeism is so widespread
• Discover the keys to fostering wellbeing in the workplace
• Understand which preventative measures you should implement to combat absenteeism
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Preventing Absenteeism at Work - 50minutes
Problem: how can you combat absenteeism, which is becoming an increasingly widespread problem in the world of work?
Uses: creating a healthier work environment by understanding the underlying factors that affect workers’ wellbeing.
Professional context: human resources, professional psychology, work-life balance, employee satisfaction.
FAQs:
What is absenteeism?
How should I react to an absentee colleague?
How can I broach this subject with my colleagues?
What personal image do I project when I do not attend work?
Are crackdowns a good solution?
What does the law say?
Entire generations before us have fought long and hard to secure the right to a dignified, healthy working environment. Even though it may seem as though that battle was won long ago, there are still certain social demands which can gradually lead to professional alienation. Raising and caring for a family, providing your children with an education, providing for their financial and emotional needs, paying your debts, taking holidays, and so on, are all needs or responsibilities which can quickly become overwhelming. Generally, these elements, plus a loving partner