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In fact &#8211; <strong>absenteeism costs the Australian economy more than <\/strong><strong>$44 billion<\/strong><strong> annually<\/strong>, equating to $3,608 per worker.\n\nRevenue aside, excessive employee absenteeism can also have a drastic effect on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/wellness-at-work-report\/\">workplace morale<\/a> and result in lost productivity. If your team members are consistently down a person, they&#8217;re less likely to perform at their best.\n\nNot to mention, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/employee-experience-guide\/\">employees may experience<\/a> higher levels of stress and burnout from carrying extra work on their shoulders resulting from workplace absenteeism.\n\nThere&#8217;s no denying the fact that absenteeism in the workplace is a difficult problem to address. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean you should avoid looking into the various causes and what can be done to handle employee absenteeism.\n\nBy doing so, you can foster a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/healthy-workplace-environment\/\">healthy workplace culture<\/a> and <strong>sustain your company&#8217;s long-term success.<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image of a healthy workplace culture which can prevent employee absenteeism\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34379\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Healthy-workplace-culture-e1598500134721-1024x683.jpeg\" width=\"690\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-employee-absenteeism\">What is employee absenteeism?<\/h2>\nEmployee absenteeism refers to the <strong>frequent planned or unplanned absence of an employee<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Planned absenteeism<\/strong> covers leave entitlements such as annual or parental leave, as well as team development absences and organised medical treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unplanned absenteeism<\/strong> involves personal or family emergencies, and short-term absences induced by stress, burnout, injury or illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-considered-excessive-absenteeism-in-the-workplace\">What is considered excessive absenteeism in the workplace?<\/h2>\nIf an employee has been <strong>consistently absent without a valid explanation<\/strong>, such as medical conditions or family emergencies, <strong>then their absence is considered excessive<\/strong>.\n\nA good rule of thumb for determining excessive absenteeism is to see if the time off has surpassed what your company permits or if their absence is more significant in comparison to other employees.\n\nExcessive absences can affect both employers and employees alike.\n\nIt&#8217;s shown to:\n<ul>\n<li>Increase labour costs for replacement hires<\/li>\n<li>Place pressure on existing team members<\/li>\n<li>Impact customer service<\/li>\n<li>Reduce productivity<\/li>\n<li>Lower workplace morale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"common-causes-of-employee-absences\">Common causes of employee absences<\/h2>\nThere are countless reasons why an employee might decide to skip out on work or feel forced to take the day off. Some may be more difficult to identify, while others only require a simple solution.\n\nKeep in mind that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/employee-wellbeing-survey-questions-template\/\">personal or health-related issues<\/a> aren&#8217;t the cause for all workplace absenteeism<\/strong>. Sometimes, it can stem from poor management and leadership practices.\n\nIn situations like this, there is an inability to create a healthy, supportive and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/workplace-culture-bundle\/\">engaging working environment<\/a>.\n\nSuch issues include:\n<ul>\n<li>Disrespectful or limited communication between management and employees<\/li>\n<li>Lack of support and acknowledgement for <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/employee-happiness-survey\/\">employee wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dismissive or <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/inclusive-workplace\/\">discriminatory behaviour<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Strict micro-management regimes<\/li>\n<li>Not enforcing standards<\/li>\n<li>A lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/honest-employee-feedback\/\">positive and constructive feedback<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"1-bullying-and-harassment\">1. Bullying and harassment<\/h3>\nIn these highly unpleasant situations, it&#8217;s no wonder your employees might opt to stay home.\n\nNo one wants to walk into work and be made to feel alone or like an outsider. But most importantly, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/psychological-safety-survey-template\/\">no one should ever be made to feel unsafe<\/a>.\n\nWhether it be verbal or physical, from a manager or colleague, bullying and harassment can have a dramatic effect on an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/guide-to-boosting-employee-mental-wellbeing\/\">employee&#8217;s mental health<\/a> and employee attendance.\n<h3 id=\"2-stress-and-burnout\">2. Stress and burnout<\/h3>\nIf it&#8217;s a busy time of year for your business or an important project is edging closer to its due date, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/how-to-support-frontline-workers\/\">your front-line staff are usually the first to feel it<\/a>. In times like these, employees may feel the need to catch up on some well-deserved R&amp;R time or risk falling asleep at their desks.\n\nWhen people feel overwhelmed or overworked, they&#8217;re instantly less engaged and productive. With stress levels through the roof, employees are also more likely to become ill or fatigued.\n\nNot to mention, workplace burnout can put significant pressure on a person&#8217;s mental wellbeing.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image of a stressed employee which can lead to burnout\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34383\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Stressed-employee-1024x683.jpeg\" width=\"691\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"3-personal-and-family-emergencies\">3. Personal and family emergencies<\/h3>\nIn Australia, the numbers show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/labour\/employment-and-unemployment\/labour-force-status-families\/latest-release\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">70% of couple families with children under 15<\/a> are employed, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihw.gov.au\/reports\/australias-welfare\/informal-carers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">more than 1 in 10 Australians acting as informal carers<\/a> for family or close friends. If school isn&#8217;t an option because an employee&#8217;s child is sick with a stomach bug or their elderly parent is unwell, employees are often left with no choice but to stay at home.\n\nMany organisations today offer additional leave entitlements for carers or parents with children. However, this is not the case for every business.\n\nFor this reason, it&#8217;s essential to have clear communication policies, so your employees know who exactly to contact in the event of an emergency.\n<h3 id=\"4-low-workplace-morale\">4. Low workplace morale<\/h3>\nWorkplace morale plays a key role in the level of productivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/employee-engagement-guide\/\">engagement of your employees<\/a>. If morale is high, employees tend to exhibit fewer negative and counterproductive behaviours such as frequent absenteeism.\n\nThat&#8217;s because strong employee morale helps to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/employee-relations\/\">strengthen office relationships<\/a>, particularly between management and employees.\n\nCompanies that make a conscious effort to improve workplace morale also experience higher retention. This is because the happier and more comfortable an employee feels, the more likely they will stay with your company for the long haul.\n\n<strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Send out <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/employee-surveys\/\">employee surveys<\/a> to measure how engaged your employees are. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/solutions\/employee-engagement-software\/\">91爆料 has an Employee Survey feature<\/a> that allows you to send, receive, and analyse survey data within the platform.\n<h3 id=\"5-injury-and-illness\">5. Injury and illness<\/h3>\nInjury and illness are the two most common reasons for employee absenteeism. If employees are unwell or injured, they should be encouraged to stay home for their own safety and wellbeing, and that of others.\n\nEmployers should also take into account doctor appointments or hospital visits. Regular health check-ups often require staff to take additional time off, whether it be a full day or a few hours in the morning.\n<h3 id=\"6-job-seeking\">6. Job seeking<\/h3>\nIn some cases, employees may seek new employment opportunities. This often requires additional time to search through job listings, send resumes and attend interviews.\n\nIf an employee takes time off to accomplish these tasks, it&#8217;s often because they&#8217;re experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/boundaries-at-work\/\">workplace stress<\/a>, burnout, stagnation or low morale.\n<h2 id=\"strategies-to-prevent-employee-absenteeism\">Strategies to prevent employee absenteeism<\/h2>\nUnfortunately, not every case of employee absenteeism is preventable &#8211; emergencies or illnesses can pop up when we least expect them. With that in mind, there are still several workplace practices (<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/outdated-workplace-practices\/\">be sure to avoid these ones!<\/a>) you can implement to keep your employees feeling productive and engaged in their work.\n\nTo help you get started, we&#8217;ve explored six easy-to-implement strategies to decrease employee absenteeism and improve workplace engagement:\n<h3 id=\"1-design-an-employee-wellness-program\">1. Design an employee wellness program<\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/employee-wellness-program-ideas\/\">Employee wellness programs<\/a> are designed to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of a company&#8217;s workforce.\n\nTypically, these initiatives focus on increasing physical activity and mobility, reducing stress and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/end-of-year-burnout\/\">preventing burnout<\/a>, providing useful nutrition advice, and offering free health assessments to address any health-related issues an employee may be facing.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/workplace-wellness-statistics-wellness-stats\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Studies show<\/a> wellness programs improve productivity and reduce absenteeism. Providing employees with the tools to manage their physical and mental wellbeing means they&#8217;re less likely to skip a day of work due to personal or health-related reasons.\n\nPlus, wellness initiatives aim to lower healthcare costs and improve workplace morale. All of which are associated with higher levels of productivity and engagement.\n\nSuppose you&#8217;re a little unsure where to start when designing an employee wellness program, start by thinking about how the approach will reflect your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/how-to-create-company-values\/\">company values and culture<\/a>.\n\nFor example, if your team thrives on competition, perhaps a fun weekly step challenge could be a viable option. Or if your business is all about <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/community-contribution-mental-wellbeing\/\">giving back to the community<\/a>, offer additional time off for volunteer work.\n\nSuccessful corporations like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/workplace-wellness-programs-companies\/\">Apple and Google have already implemented corporate wellness programs<\/a> for employees. Their strategies focus on reducing stress, preventing burnout and sparking creativity.\n\nBoth companies see the immense value in supporting employee wellbeing and ensuring they feel comfortable at work.\n<h3 id=\"2-provide-employee-assistance-programs-eap\">2. Provide Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)<\/h3>\nIf your employees are experiencing hardship or simply feeling a little blue, Employee Assistance Programs can help. EAPs commonly involve personal, family, financial or work-related services that aim to improve employee wellbeing, attendance and performance.\n\nOffering your employees additional support shows your business values and cares about their people. Navigating difficult times alone is never easy, so you want your employees to know they&#8217;re in a safe space and are free to talk openly about mental health issues.\n\n? Did you know that 91爆料 offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/services\/eap\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EAP<\/a> service? If you&#8217;d like to find out more about how we can help support your team through challenging times, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/request-a-demo\/\">get in touch today<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"3-offer-paid-time-off-or-vacation-days\">3. Offer paid time off or vacation days<\/h3>\nRegardless of whether your employees are dedicated and committed to their role, we&#8217;re all in need of a vacation from time to time.\n\nWith stress and burnout being two of the primary causes of frequent absences, it&#8217;s important employees take days off to rest and recharge their batteries. This can be through contractual agreements or workplace policies.\n\nBy offering additional leave, employees can have a greater work-life balance for both their own and their team&#8217;s productivity.\n\nWe like to call this a win-win situation for everybody!\n<h3 id=\"4-implement-flexible-working-arrangements\">4. Implement flexible working arrangements<\/h3>\nThere&#8217;s no hiding the fact that times have changed, gone are the days of the traditional 9-5 work structure. Thanks to modern technology, employees now have greater autonomy over where, when and how they operate.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/flexible-working-policy-template\/\">Flexible work arrangements<\/a> have been on the rise in recent years, and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses today have realised the potential for remote work to boost employee engagement, productivity and retention.\n\nWhile remote work might not be feasible for every business, try and consider how you can provide your teams with greater workplace flexibility. Perhaps this could mean a flexible work schedule for later starts, earlier finishes, additional breaks or simply working from home once a week.\n\nBy focusing your attention on performance rather than hours worked, employees can take care of their families and run important errands without needing additional time off. As ironic as it may sound, flexible work can reduce employee absenteeism, boost morale and facilitate greater work-life balance.\n<h3 id=\"5-enhance-workplace-morale\">5. Enhance workplace morale<\/h3>\nLow workplace morale can stem from thousands of work-related issues. Whether it&#8217;s failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/giving-feedback-to-employees\/\">provide useful feedback<\/a>, overbearing managers, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/diversity-inclusion-handbook\/\">non-inclusive team members<\/a> or a lack of effective communication, low morale can be extremely problematic for employers.\n\nAnd unfortunately, it&#8217;s a common cause of employee absenteeism. Having a sense of trust and belonging amongst your teams is vital to workplace satisfaction.\n\nLuckily, building morale doesn&#8217;t require endless resources and funding. You can start by encouraging greater collaboration and engagement between departments.\n\nHost brainstorming or social events where teams can break out and meet new people. If <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/make-employees-feel-valued\/\">employees feel recognised and valued<\/a> by their colleagues, the more motivated they&#8217;ll be for work.\n\nFor employers, micro-management is one of the leading causes of employee absenteeism.\n\nSimilarly to school bullies, micro-managers exert a range of inappropriate behaviours that impact the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/employee-engagement-survey\/\">level of employee engagement<\/a> and motivation. If staff feel as though their every move is closely monitored and controlled, it can create a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/7-signs-of-a-toxic-workplace-culture\/\">highly undesirable working environment<\/a>.\n\nYou&#8217;ll soon find your employees will also lose the desire to go the extra mile and take pride in their role. To prevent this, encourage managers to provide their teams with clear direction while also allowing for more independent work.\n\nEmployees should feel comfortable asking questions and be treated with dignity and respect.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Workplace with high morale which can prevent employee absenteeism\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34380\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/workplace-with-high-morale-1024x683.jpeg\" width=\"690\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"6-communicate-employee-attendance-policies\">6. Communicate employee attendance policies<\/h3>\nEvery business should set fair and reasonable attendance policies for employees to follow. However, those policies need to be clearly communicated so employees are aware of what is expected of them.\n\nEnsure all employees have read and are aware of attendance expectations, and provide opportunities for them to ask questions or raise concerns.\n\nAn employee attendance policy should detail who to notify in the event of an unplanned absence and the standard procedures that follow.\n<h2 id=\"the-wrap-up\">The wrap up<\/h2>\nFor any business, employee absenteeism is a relatively common part of a team&#8217;s daily workflow. At the end of the day, we&#8217;re all human, and sometimes that means life can throw unexpected curveballs.\n\nMost of the time, your employees won&#8217;t intentionally plan to miss a day of work. Sometimes things require our attention outside of the office, and <strong>that&#8217;s okay.<\/strong>\n\nHowever, if your business is experiencing excessive unscheduled absences, start by instituting some of the strategies mentioned above and see if it makes a difference.\n\nBy providing employees with clear guidelines, support, flexibility and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/reward-and-recognition-guide\/\">acknowledgement<\/a>, you can create a warm and welcoming working environment that&#8217;s inviting for everyone.\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/?topic%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=Product\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27027 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; 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