Effects of Absenteeism on Company Productivity, Efficiency, and Profitability

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Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to answer the general question of how absenteeism affects a company’s productivity, efficiency, and profitability. We seeks to assist a company in understanding what absenteeism is, how to determine whether or not an absenteeism problem exists in the company, and how to recognize and eliminate issues related to absenteeism. Specific causes of absenteeism will be discussed, along with respective solutions that some companies are using to deal with these issues. We will conclude with a consideration of how companies can implement specific, company-wide policies and organizational culture to attempt to combat absenteeism in the workplace.

Authors

• Mehmet C Kocakulah, University of Southern Indiana

• Stevie Lynch, Harding, Shymanski & Company, PSC

• Timothy Bryan, University of Southern Indiana