Are You Really Sick When You Take Sick Leave?

Absenteeism is serious as it affects productivity, and the loss due to absenteeism is very dear, estimated at £32billion annually.

Weighing the Organisational Costs of 'Presenteeism' Versus Absenteeism
Presenteeism, which is used to refer to employees who are merely present but are unable to contribute , proves three times costlier to the organsiation than absenteeism.

Feigning sickness and taking a day off at work seems to be common among employees especially among the 18- 34 age group. Some of the famous reasons for employee absenteeism were pet illnesses, stomach upsets, and of course a general ‘under the weather’ feeling.

The research also found that the motivation to be absent from work stemmed from sheer frustration, boredom and depression. Some of them lied in order to experience some excitement like a romantic meeting with a loved one.

Absenteeism Due to Illness Much Less After Influenza Vaccination
Influenza vaccination helps reduce absenteeism due to illness, a new study has revealed.

Source-Medindia

Proper Management Can Reduce School Absenteeism Rate for Kids With Asthma
With proper management and registered nurses on campus, the school absenteeism rate for children with asthma can be reduced to that of non-asthmatic children.