Preventing Absenteeism at Work

Learn how to combat absenteeism in just 50 minutes with this practical and concise book. Absenteeism is a growing phenomenon in many countries, and can have devastating effects on both company productivity and employees’ mental health. As it is a complex subject, using a misguided approach to deal with it can actually aggravate the underlying causes of absenteeism and lead to even more problems.

In this book, you will learn about the steps you can take to prevent absenteeism and how to tackle its root causes effectively. It also features advice on fostering a healthy, respectful work environment and an introduction to employment law concerning repeated absences, giving you the tools you need to tackle the problem head-on.

How can this book help you in your career?

Absenteeism can cause major problems for both the companies and employees affected by it. This book will give you everything you need to:

• Discover the different types of absences
• Identify the various root causes of absenteeism
• Understand why preventative measures are more effective than punishment- or reward-based approaches
• Learn how to communicate more effectively with your colleagues about absenteeism
• Combat work-related stress that can lead to absenteeism

This straightforward and accessible 54-page book is structured as follows:

• How to prevent absenteeism
• Understanding absenteeism: the basics
  • Alarming trends
  • Underlying causes
  • Reasons for absences
  • Is prevention the solution?
  • Professional wellbeing
• Top tips
• 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?
• Over to you