Assignment 3

1. Employee Attendance Policies BY: TEAM 1

2. Definition of Absenteeism: Failure of employees to report for work when they are scheduled to work.

4. A honest and stable policy is important for business.

5. An effective attendance policy helps the business ensure employees can accomplish the workPurpose Of Attendance Policy

6. Serious Accidents/Illnesses Poor Working Conditions Boredom No Job Satisfaction Poor Supervision Stress Personal/Transportation Problems Poor Physical Fitness/Nutrition Causes of Absenteeism:

7. Accidents & Illnesses Accidents can happen at any time and are uncontrollable and employers will understand if this were to keep you from work Everybody gets sick at some point in their lives, but it becomes a problem when you are ALWAYS sick and ALWAYS calling off work because you have a stuffy nose.

9. Compromise to get as comfortable as possible:

10. Better Chair

12. Find ways to make it more enjoyable

14. Do your job to the best of your ability

15. Supervision is not you concern

16. Stay Calm

17. Take Deep Breaths

18. Relax

19. Take a walk in fresh air to ease your mind

21. Leave them at home and focus on your work while at work

22. Always have a back up plan in case your car breaks down

24. Get a gym membership

25. Do be so sedentary

26. Pack a healthy lunch and snacks

27. Do not eat fast food all the time

28. Drink only water

30. Women are absent more frequently than men

31. Younger employees are absent more frequently than older employees

32. Older employees are absent for longer periods of timeTrends in Absenteeism

34. More meaningful job, greater motivation for regular attendance

35. High expectations are discouraged employees are more likely to quit

36. Low expectations will have negative resultsGoals of Attendance Policy

37. Review information in Human Resources Review in hiring department Refer to hiring department Invitation to interview if all reviews went well Accept employment offer Complete all paperwork necessary Pre-employment physical, including drug test Complete new hire orientation New Employee Process

38. Consequences of Absenteeism

39. Refers to employees who are absent for reasons beyond their control; like sickness and injury Innocent absenteeism

40. Consists of absences where it can be demonstrated that the employee is not actually ill and is able to improve his or her attendance Culpable absenteeism

41. Change Management Style Change Working Conditions Provide Incentives Develop an Attendance Policy How to Deal with Employee Absenteeism

42. Cost of Replacing an Employee

43. Cost of Retaining Employee

44. Saving Employees=saving $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Happy employees means better job performance. Losing Employees means company looses money hiring more employees Benefit of employee retention

45. When all else fails…

46. The employment termination process usually involves, a first verbal warning, then a written warning then termination after the third offence. Employee Termination process

47. Culpable absenteeism consists of absences where it can be demonstrated that the employee is not actually ill and is able to improve his or her attendance. In this case, disciplinary procedures may be appropriate. When termination is appropriate