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Absenteeism

Absenteeism means an employee is frequently absent from work without a proper reason. It's different from normal, approved leave.

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Common causes of absenteeism include health issues, stress, or low motivation toward the job. Companies track absenteeism as a rate to see how often it's happening. If absenteeism becomes frequent, it's usually treated as a warning sign by HR. In such cases, HR usually talks to the employee directly to understand the real reason behind the absenteeism.

Definitions are general guidance. Your organisation's policies and applicable local requirements determine how a term is used in practice.

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