absenteeism
[ab-suh n-tee-iz-uh m]
- frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.: rising absenteeism in the industry.
- the practice of being an absentee landlord.
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Origin of absenteeism
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Plus, studies have shown that, by meeting nursing women's needs, employers can lower rates of absenteeism and turnover.
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Absenteeism is agreed on all hands to be the bane of Ireland.
Nuts and NutcrackersCharles James Lever
It would astonish you to know the extent of the evil of "absenteeism."
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume SixAbraham Lincoln
The absenteeism of her Emperors was producing its inevitable result.
The Story of NurembergCecil Headlam
He demanded the suppression of absenteeism; he demanded free trade.
The English in the West IndiesJames Anthony Froude
Two articles especially prevented, as far as possible, absenteeism.
At LastCharles Kingsley
absenteeism
- persistent absence from work, school, etc
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Word Origin and History for absenteeism
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absenteeism
Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.
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