Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence of a duty or obligation. Traditionally, absenteeism has been seen as an indicator of poor individual performance, as well as a breach of an implicit contract between employee and employer; It was seen as a management problem, framed in economic or quasi-economic terms. A more recent scholarship seeks to understand absenteeism as an indicator of psychological, medical or social adjustment to work.
Causes of Absenteeism
People lose work for a variety of reasons, many of which are legitimate and some less. Some common causes of absenteeism include (but are not limited to):
• Bullying and intimidation
Employees who are intimidated or harassed by co-workers and / or bosses are more likely to call the sick to avoid the situation
• Stress, Stress and Low Morale
Heavy workloads, stressful meetings / presentations, and feelings of lack of appreciation can make employees avoid getting into work. Personal stress (out of work) can lead to absenteeism.
• Child Care and Elder Care
Employees may be forced to miss work to stay home and care for a child / elder when normal arrangements have fallen (for example, a sick caregiver or a snow day at school ) The old man is sick
• Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the main cause of absenteeism in the United States is depression. Depression can lead to substance abuse if people turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate their pain or anxiety.
• Disconnection
Employees who are not committed to their job, co-workers and / or company are more likely to lose the job simply because they have no motivation to go.
• Illness
Injuries, illnesses and medical appointments are the most commonly reported reasons for lack of work (although not always the actual reason). Not surprisingly, every year during the flu and flu season, there is a dramatic increase in absenteeism rates for full-time and part-time employees.
• Injuries
Accidents can occur at work or out of work, resulting in absences. In addition to acute injuries, chronic injuries such as back and neck problems are a common cause of absenteeism.
• Job Hunting
Employees can call the sick to attend a job interview, visit a scout or work on their resumes.
• Partial changes
Arriving late, leaving early and taking breaks longer than allowed are considered forms of absenteeism and can affect the productivity and morale of the workplace.