title: An integrated approach to managing absence supports greater organizational productivity.
abstract: Both absenteeism and "presentee-ism" significantly erode productivity and impact the bottom line. The author discusses what drives absence, why companies are looking at total absence management, and how employers can implement integrated programs to reduce the impact of absence and associated productivity losses on their businesses.
authors.forename: Betsy
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D001290:Attitude; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D017132:Workplace / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*