Employee Absenteeism Part 3

MEASURE ABSENCE AND TURNOVER RATES

• Lost Time
• Frequency
• Separation

CLEARLY ARTICULATE ATTENDANCE OBJECTIVES TO ALL EMPLOYEES

• Set in place a clear mechanism for managing absenteeism
• Employee Handbook:  Familiarize employees with the rules and regulations of the organization
• Signed agreement that all staff understand their responsibilities
• State that regular and punctual attendance is expected of all employees.  An employee who reports to work late or is not at work as scheduled for any reason compromises the delivery of organizational objectives
• Training & Coaching
• Organizational Well-Being Training
• Stress Management Programs
• Interpersonal Skills Training
• Leadership & Management Training
• Counseling Services may be helpful depending on the circumstances
• Corrective Action: Be very careful here as there may be medical issues and legal concerns
• Where feasible, the manager may explore flexible working arrangements (eg, Job Reclassification, Working Hours, Working Remotely) to assist the employees attendance
• Ensure that all staff feel that they are involved, engaged members of the organization
• Be aware of the needs of your employees and of the pressures that they face
• Ensure that your Attendance Management Program is fair and equitable to all employees

Until next time...






Sheryl Tuchman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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