Absenteeism
In the United Kingdom, absenteeism refers to the habitual or repeated failure by an employee to attend work without a valid reason, such as illness, family emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances. It encompasses not only physical absence from the workplace but also instances where an employee fails to report for duty or is late without justification.
Absenteeism can be categorised into two main types:
- Unauthorised absenteeism: This occurs when an employee takes time off without permission from their employer, often without a valid reason.
- Authorised absenteeism: This refers to instances where an employee has been granted leave by their employer for legitimate reasons, such as annual leave, sick leave, or family emergencies.
Absenteeism can have significant consequences for both employees and employers, including decreased productivity, increased costs, and potential disciplinary action.
AceRota’s automated absence management system helps to reduce absenteeism by streamlining the process of reporting and managing employee absences, thereby minimising disruption to work schedules and improving productivity.
