Turnover and absenteeism are major issues for most organizations. As the economy improves, absenteeism will become a bigger problem. Absenteeism has increased by 14% since 1992. It costs employers $603 a day for each day an employee is out. In Canada alone, absenteeism costs that country an alarming $10 billion a year.

This article will help you understand what causes absenteeism and provides ideas on how to treat it.

There are two types of absenteeism and both require different treatments. First, there is work-abuse issue absenteeism and secondly there is work-life issue absenteeism. In general, work-abuse issues include people who have poor work ethics and work-life issues include people who should be considered for some type of work hour flexibility.
 

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The article is 1832 words long and includes:

• Specific ideas to reduce absenteeism

• Explanation on a perfect absenteeism program

• The two types of absenteeism

• The cost of absenteeism

• Nucor Steel's innovative attendance program and bonus program