Attendance & Absenteeism

Attendance and absenteeism play a pivotal role in any organization’s success and can significantly impact both individual employees and the overall workplace environment. Attendance refers to the regular presence of employees at their designated workstations, while absenteeism pertains to the absence of employees due to various reasons.

Absenteeism Policy

POLICY On every scheduled day, employees are expected to attend

Attendance & Absenteeism Quiz

QUESTION Why must employees who flout attendance protocol and absenteeism

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Require employees to show up on time and notify their supervisors when absent

Attendance Management Program Policy

Absenteeism costs Canadian employers over $16.6 billion per year.

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