Absenteeism
Absenteeism Absenteeism is defined as an employee’s intentional or habitual absence from work. Employers accept that employees will be absent on a certain number of days each year but excessive or unplanned absences have a negative impact on productivity and are a source of concern for employers. Employees have a legal obligation to get to […]
Did you know? – absenteeism and presenteeism
Did you know? – absenteeism and presenteeism Absenteeism in South African formal sector workplaces is a major problem with disengaged employees often viewing their sick leave as an entitlement to be used fully even if not sick. Presenteeism (being at work physically despite illness, injury or anxiety over personal issues, but producing sub-standard work) is […]