22% of Spanish workers are absent from work without justification, usually because of some type of family obligation or the need to deal with bureaucratic matters. These unjustified absences cost Spanish companies €9.1 billion.
This places Spain among the European countries with the highest rates of workplace absenteeism. In addition to its economic consequences, absenteeism affects a company’s image and work environment and, of course, impacts employees’ level of commitment to the organization. These are some of the conclusions reached by a study conducted in 10 different European countries.
To control absenteeism, experts emphasize that training for middle managers is essential, as they have the most contact with employees. Coaching is a highly effective tool for this purpose, as it helps foster leadership. It is also very effective in combating absenteeism to introduce policies that encourage employees’ commitment to the organization. These include flexible working hours, teleworking, and other measures that help employees reconcile their family and professional lives. Motivation is one way to reduce absenteeism and make companies more productive and competitive.
Absenteeism, a €9 billion burden for companies
22% of Spanish workers are absent from work without justification, usually because of some type of family obligation or the need to deal with bureaucratic matters. These unjustified absences cost Spanish companies €9.1 billion.
This places Spain among the European countries with the highest rates of workplace absenteeism. In addition to its economic consequences, absenteeism affects a company’s image and work environment and, of course, impacts employees’ level of commitment to the organization. These are some of the conclusions reached by a study conducted in 10 different European countries.
To control absenteeism, experts emphasize that training for middle managers is essential, as they have the most contact with employees. Coaching is a highly effective tool for this purpose, as it helps foster leadership. It is also very effective in combating absenteeism to introduce policies that encourage employees’ commitment to the organization. These include flexible working hours, teleworking, and other measures that help employees reconcile their family and professional lives. Motivation is one way to reduce absenteeism and make companies more productive and competitive.
