Managing chronic absenteeism
Workplaces have employee attendance policies for good reasons; a consistently late colleague can disrupt workflow and decrease the efficiency of the entire office. Utilizing an payroll system that automatically keeps track of both time and attendance and vacation accruals can cut back on chronic absenteeism. However, for managers faced with an employee who is failing to meet office standards or exceeding available sick and vacation days, additional steps should be taken.
Writing for the Small Business Administration, Caron Beesley suggests that managers confront the employee in question and give him or her a chance to explain frequent absences, then work with the employee to come up with an improvement plan. If things continue as they are, inform the worker that he or she will be terminated if the situation does not change for the better.
Beesley says that managerial style could be an issue as well. A possible problem with workplace culture could be causing emotional stress and attendance lapses. Assessing oneself as a supervisor can be enormously beneficial, even if leadership methods are not the root of the problem.
However, workplace morale can be low through no fault of the supervisor. Dreary weather and the cold season could be at fault. Instituting a voluntary wellness program in the workplace is becoming increasingly popular. While such programs often have the effect of lowering health care costs, they also result in fewer absences related to illness and stress.
All data and information provided on this news blog is for informational purposes only. Infinisource makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. Information regarding employment suits and other legal action is not updated after publication, and may not be current.