A STUDY ON VARIOUS CAUSES OF EMPLOYEE ABSENTEEISM IN INDIA

Abstract

Absenteeism 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. It’s 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, poor production planning (flow of work), 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 Indian Industry.