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Absenteeism refers to :: a worker who neglects to turn up for work when they are supposed to.
- scheduled to show up, but does not
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The higher level of absenteeism may indicate:
- that workers are dissatisfied
- there is potential conflict within the workplace
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Firms must have adequate staff to cope with high absenteeism.
- to avoid potential lost revenue, decreased productivity, and increased labour costs (e.g. part-time employees to cover).