HR/Employer Services | Time and Attendance
A 2010 study conducted by Mercer states that “incidental unplanned” absences result in a 19 percent net loss of productivity. That is on top of the increased costs, such as possible overtime, and the negative morale of the workers asked to pull double duty.
There are many reasons why an employee may call in to work for unplanned time off. Absenteeism can range from illnesses, family issues (e.g., daycare or taking care of a family member), personal issues or just feeling entitled to the time off. According to a CCH 2007 Unscheduled Absence Survey, 13 percent of people who called in to work cited being stressed out as main the reason for being absent. Slightly more than one in four absences falls into the “mental health day” category.
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