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Abstract
ABSTRACTAbsenteeism in Indian industries has become usual phenomenon. It is a vital issue that requires immediate attention by both employers and employees. Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation. Its a mistake to think that absenteeism is always a product of laziness or employees who try to get out of work whenever they can. This paper attempts to spotlight various causes of absenteeism ranging from personal issues to poor work environment, occupational diseases, work overtime , bad working conditions and inadequate welfare conditions, lack of trained laborers, insecurity in employment, collective bargaining process, rigid control system, lack of supervisory support, lack of interest, lack of cohesive and cordial culture and so on. This research also highlights the ways to reduce the absenteeism of the employees in the organization.. To undertake this investigation, data was gathered from a diverse sample of 108 respondents representing various segments of society, including employees, private sector workers, students, business professionals, and homemakers. These respondents were invited to provide their assessments on a range of statements. The data amassed was meticulously organized, coded, and subsequently subjected to thorough analysis using statistical tools like chi-square tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation assessments, and frequency tabulations, all facilitated by SPSS software.Keywords: demographics, productivity, compensation, overtime, workload, administrative support
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Copyright © 2024 Buvaneshwari K. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
