An integrated approach to managing absence supports greater organizational productivity.

Full Abstract

Both absenteeism and "presentee-ism" significantly erode productivity and impact the bottom line. The author discusses what drives absence, why companies are looking at total absence management, and how employers can implement integrated programs to reduce the impact of absence and associated productivity losses on their businesses.

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Author information

Author/s: Robinson, Betsy (B);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Employee benefits journal (Empl Benefits J), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Jun; vol 27 (issue 2) : pp 7-11

Dates: Created 2002/05/23; Completed 2002/06/10; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12025395, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Absenteeism
Attitude
Efficiency, Organizational
Employment - psychology
Humans

Organizational Culture
Personnel Management - methods
Risk Management - organization & administration
United States
Workplace - economics; organization & administration

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