Procyclical absenteeism might be due to higher sick-rates of marginal workers, or a consequence of procyclical sick-report incentives. These hypotheses predict opposite signs for the correlation between sick-rates and shares of temporary contracts. This is the case, when the share of temporary contracts is a proxy for the share of marginal workers, and an indicator of stronger incentives for jo...

Teacher performance can be seen from the level of attendance both at school and in class. Quality Education depend on teacher performance. Currently, absenteeism is still high. The factors that influence are job characteristics satisfaction. This study describes negative effect satisfaction 178 teachers SMA Negeri Bogor, Indonesia. Analysis data used structure equational model using AMOS. There...

This paper reports the results of a study, which measured the role of optimism and its effect on stress in call centers. Service providers at inbound call centers answered questionnaires designed to measure their personal orientation towards optimism, perceptions of job stress, work/nonwork conflict, performance, absenteeism and intent to turnover. We found that optimists did perceive lower lev...

The authors develop a model in which the extent of use of a grievance system is determined by wage premiums and alternative job opportunities. Specifically, they hypothesize that when workers enjoy comparatively high wages or are faced with poor alternative job opportunities, they are less likely to use withdrawal mechanisms that might lead to dismissal (such as shirking or absenteeism) and mor...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to estimate the time to breakeven and 5-year net costs of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) taking both direct and indirect costs and cost savings into account. METHODS Estimates of direct cost savings from LAGB were available from the literature. Although longitudinal data on indirect cost savings were not available, these estimates wer...

This work represents an attempt to identify the factors influencing absenteeism in banking sector Oman. Primary quantitative data has been obtained via a structured closed-ended questionnaire, submitted 150 employees of both genders and variety job responsibilities employed National Bank Oman (NBO). is based on current perceptions likely causes as identified literature. Subsequent analyses have...

IT professionals’ level of organizational commitment and job satisfaction is important in minimizing turnover, improving job performance, minimizing absenteeism, and increasing the level of job involvement. This study explores various nature of work characteristics as a contributing factor to IT professionals’ organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Nature of work for the IT context of ...

INTRODUCTION Job stress can impose significant costs to the workplaces and organizations due to some issues such as absenteeism, less productivity, and medical costs. Job overload and lack of decision latitude can lead to job stress. The current study aimed to investigate the job demands and control as predictor of job stress and its relationship, with some of the demographic characteristics of...

Professional counselors who can stimulate personal growth in others; offer help in addressing many situations that cause emotional stress, including, but not limited to: • Anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems and disorders • Family and relationship issues • Substance abuse and other addictions • Sexual abuse and domestic violence • Absenteeism • Career change and job str...