Absenteeism also results in overtime pay for other employees and hiring temporary employees. Healthy living Fortunately, companies can reduce those costs without spending a lot. The most effective at reducing unscheduled absences are flexible scheduling and compressed work weeks, according to the CCH survey. Victoria Braden of Braden Financial Services Inc. implemented flexible scheduling at her employee-benefits company, and claims flexibility is key in companies where the majority of the work force is salaried. People are welcome to take work home and work out of the office.
Flexibility is the key.
I also wouldn't have a problem with the child coming to work. Even with the greatest flexibility, inevitably employees will be absent. To cope, Braden said the company stays ahead of deadlines. To curtail flu bugs and other illnesses that can sweep through a small office and cripple productivity, Braden encourages employees to stay home when sick. She also brought in Louise Lanning from the Gwinnett Medical Center to talk to the staff about ways to remain healthy.