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What does absenteeism mean?

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  1. The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
  2. The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.
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Among children, asthma is a leading cause of hospitalization, chronic disease, and school absenteeism.
Poor teamwork seems to contribute more to doctors' absenteeism than overwork or low job control.
Teacher absenteeism and non-performance could also be attributed to the largely ignored psychological effects of the pandemic.
Teachers who exceed the agreed level of absenteeism should have a day's pay deducted for each absence.
You should keep records of absences and introduce a trigger mechanism that alerts you to look into regular absenteeism and the reasons for it.
The problem of rising absenteeism is well documented, but tough tactics being used to tackle the issue are leading to presenteeism.

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