ABSENTEEISM
Employee’s presence at work place during scheduled time is highly essential for the smooth running of the production process in particular and organization in general. Despite the significance of employee presence, employee sometimes fails to report at work place during the scheduled time, which is known as “absenteeism”. The term absenteeism is defined as the “the failure of a worker to report for work when scheduled to work”. The Webster dictionary states “absenteeism is the practice or habit of being an ‘absence’ and absentee is one who habitually stays away”. There are four types of Absenteeism: Authorized absenteeism, unauthorized absenteeism, willful absenteeism and absenteeism caused by circumstances.
Causes of Absenteeism:
- Poor working conditions
- Social and religious ceremonies
- Unsatisfactory housing conditions
- Industrial fatigue
- Unhealthy working condition
- Poor welfare facilities
- Alcoholism
- Indebtedness
- Change in technology
- Unsound personnel policies
- Inadequate leave facilities
- Low level of wages
