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ABSENTEEISM
HARASSMENT
DISCRIMINATION
DISCIPLINE
SAFETY
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The Causes of
Absenteeism
The causes of absenteeism may
include:
 | serious accidents and illness |
| low morale |
| poor working conditions |
| boredom on the job |
| lack of job satisfaction |
| inadequate leadership and poor
supervision |
| personal problems (financial,
marital, substance abuse, child care etc.) |
| poor physical fitness |
| transportation problems |
| the existence of income protection
plans (collective agreement ) |
| benefits which continue income
during periods of illness or accident.) |
| stress |
| workload |
| employee discontent with the work environment |
Most if not all of these causes can be prevented by taking
a positive approach to things. By showing the employees that you care, you can
help lower absenteeism in the work place.
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