August 29, 2022

Strategies to reduce absenteeism in the workplace

6 minutes

Unscheduled absenteeism can significantly impact your company's bottom line, contributing to lost productivity, increased overtime costs, and elevated stress among employees left to pick up the slack. In this episode, we'll explore ways employers can help reduce unscheduled absenteeism, including:

[00:54] How can employers encourage regular attendance?

[01:15] What should be included in a timekeeping policy?

[02:05] What should be included in an attendance policy?

[02:30] How can employers effectively minimize unexpected absences?

[03:38] How should an employer address an employee who is frequently absent?

[04:43] Can employers require documentation, like a doctor's note?

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