Learn strategies to reduce absenteeism, improve engagement, and create policies that boost attendance and workplace productivity.
Employee absenteeism remains one of the most significant challenges for organizations, leading to increased costs, reduced productivity, and higher employee turnover. Many organizations struggle to establish clear attendance policies, track absenteeism effectively, and implement solutions that encourage employees to maintain strong attendance records. Furthermore, absenteeism is often a symptom of deeper workplace issues such as burnout, job dissatisfaction, and lack of engagement, making it critical for organizations to adopt proactive measures.This topic will provide HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with practical insights on how to effectively manage attendance and reduce absenteeism. Attendees will learn how to implement best practices for attendance policies, leverage data analytics for tracking absences, and develop strategies to create a positive work environment that minimizes unplanned absences. The session will also explore how absenteeism is linked to employee turnover and provide actionable solutions for improving engagement and retention. By attending this webinar, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to foster a workplace culture that supports strong attendance and enhances overall organizational performance.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define the key factors that contribute to employee absenteeism and its impact on organizational performance.
- You will be able to describe best practices for tracking and managing employee attendance.You will be able to discuss the relationship between absenteeism and employee turnover.
- You will be able to explain strategies for reducing absenteeism through workplace policies, flexible scheduling, and employee engagement programs.
Agenda
Introduction
The Importance of Employee Attendance
Common Causes of Employee Absenteeism
Best Practices for Managing Employee Attendance
The Connection Between Absenteeism and Employee Turnover
Solutions for Reducing Absenteeism
Summary and Final Questions and Answers
Speaker(s)
William J. Rothwell, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RODC, CPTD FellowRothwell & Associates, Inc.
- President/Rothwell & Associates, Inc. and Rothwell & Associates, LLC
- Distinguished Professor/The Penn State University
- 50 years of HR experience in government, multinational business, and owner of 5 small businesses
- Author of Motivated to Stay, a book about 100 research-based ways to reduce employee turnover
- Author of 170 books on HR and public speaker of 1,600 professional talks and seminars in 15 nations over a 31 year period
- Member of the Society for Human Resource Management, the Association for Talent Development the Organization Development Network, and the International Society for Performance Improvement
- Ph.D./University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- MBA/University of Illinois at Springfield
- Wjr9@psu.edu/814-441-4087
