title: The troubled employee. Absenteeism.
abstract: Absenteeism is a very costly problem in business and industry. The author discusses the dimensions of the problem, its causes and complexity, and practical steps that occupational health professionals can take to assist management in improving the problem.
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D004647:Employee Discipline; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders; D012017:Referral and Consultation