No wonder many employers are pulling out all the stops to reduce absenteeism. The first step in reducing absenteeism is in addressing the costs of absenteeism. Dr. Robert W. Holmann developed a method to calculate the costs of absenteeism. The next step is in determining the amount of money the employer is spending due to absenteeism. Once the above figures are known, then the effectiveness of an absenteeism reducing program can be tracked.
Absenteeism reducing programs fall into three categories.
An indirect pay program. The third category is restructuring an employee's work schedule and work place. Effective absenteeism reducing programs pay big dividends and enhance an employer's financial bottom line. Please note that information contained in the preceding article is designed and intended to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. If legal advice is required, the services of a competent attorney should be obtained.