Teryl @ Work

Everybody knows that absent means not there, but there are many ways of being absent, some while actually present. When we are implementing time and attendance systems, we regularly find that absence from the workplace has a number of processes already in place, but there are a whole lot of other issues that management wants to get a handle on. Absenteeism Consistent late arrivals - simply put, if the employee is not on the premises, he is absent. Downing tools early and spending 10 to 15 minutes in the restrooms, getting ready to leave Absence from the workstation to smoke, make tea, have a chat Regular, long bathroom breaks When collecting stationery or tools, taking a lo..o...ong time to do it. Treating sick leave as a target Presenteeism Extended personal telephone calls  Playing computer games or social networking Dragging out projects and work, not meeting deadlines, but doing just enough to stay under the radar It is true that presenteeism is also defin...