title: Lies, damned lies and absence statistics.
abstract: Examines the extent of absenteeism and the associated costs. Considers recent guidance on indicators of absence rates and notes the difficulties in reaching a common interpretation of the advice given. Outlines the challenge in devising feedback to local managers which enables local interpretation. Recommends training for first-line managers.
authors.affiliation: Havergal Associates, Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Havergal
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D017046:Cost Savings; D006801:Humans; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000191:economics*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D018582:Sick Leave; D013222:State Medicine / Q000191:economics; D006113:United Kingdom