Introdução: O termo absenteísmo, palavra de origem francesa, absentéisme, significa pessoa que falta ao trabalho, ausência no serviço por diversos motivos, proposital ou por circunstâncias que não dependem da vontade do trabalhador. Objetivos: Identificar as taxas de absenteísmo, levantar as ações e decisões que os enfermeiros coordenadores adotam frente ao absenteísmo, e as ações de impacto positivo, realizadas frente ao absenteísmo. Método: Descritiva e exploratória adotando o Estudo de Caso desenvolvido em dois momentos: na abordagem quantitativa foram identificadas as taxas de absenteísmo do pessoal de enfermagem das unidades estudadas nos anos de 2010 e 2011. Na abordagem qualitativa, os dados foram coletados mediante a adoção das técnicas da Entrevista e do Grupo Focal. A análise dos dados quantitativos tomou como base a taxa de 6,7%, preconizada pela Resolução do Conselho Federal de Enfermagem 293/04 e dos qualitativos foi efetuada segundo a proposta da análise temática de Minayo. Resultados: Em 2010 e 2011, das 6 unidades que apresentaram as mais altas taxas de absenteísmo, três são Unidades de Terapia Intensiva. No entanto, foram evidenciadas, também, taxas elevadas em unidades como centrais de material esterilizado, ambulatório e internação. Dentre as unidades com as mais baixas taxas de absenteísmo, duas são de hemodiálise, uma unidade transfusional, um laboratório, uma de hematologia e um ambulatório clínico. A análise dos dados obtidos nas entrevistas possibilitou a construção das categorias temáticas e respectivas Unidade de Significado (US): Elementos constitutivos do absenteísmo com as US Característica de absenteísmo, Insatisfação no trabalho e Consequências do absenteísmo; Ações realizadas frente ao absenteísmo com as US Ações de caráter institucional e Ações de caráter profissional; Ações de impacto positivo frente ao absenteísmo com as US Ações de impacto positivo de caráter institucional e Ações de impacto positivo de caráter profissional. O Relatório Síntese resultante desta análise foi o elemento disparador do Grupo Focal que permitiu a elaboração das categorias Elementos constitutivos do absenteísmo com as U.S Características de absenteísmo e Consequências do absenteísmo e Ações de impacto positivo frente ao absenteísmo com as U.S Ações de impacto positivo de caráter institucional e Ações de impacto positivo de caráter profissional. Considerações finais: O presente estudo corrobora resultados de estudos que atribuem as mais altas taxas de absenteísmo às especificidades de algumas unidades, caracterizadas por maior exposição dos profissionais a desgastes físicos e mentais, como as unidades de tratamento intensivo, que atendem pacientes graves com alta dependência de cuidados. Grande parte dos motivos/causas do absenteísmo, não podem ser gerenciados, e principalmente resolvidos, pelos agentes de âmbito decisório das unidades de serviço. São realizados encaminhamentos para atendimento de problemas pessoais, no entanto, existem encaminhamentos de caráter institucional que precisam ser direcionados a agentes organizacionais com maior poder decisório e governabilidade. / Absenteeism is a term of French origin absentéisme which means absence from work for a number of reasons, absenteeism rates were determined among nursing staff at the units studied between 2010 and 2011. Secondly, as a quality indicator of the nursing staff management at an oncology-specialized hospital. A descriptive and exploratory methodology was adopted for , at the qualitative approach level, at the quantitative approach level, data were collected through the employment of two techniques: interview and focus group. The analysis of qualitative data was carried out according to, dissatisfaction at work and consequences of absenteeism); Actions against absenteeism and the units of meaning (actions of institutional character and, either voluntary or due to circumstances beyond a workers own will. The objective of this study is to validate absenteeism, of the data obtained from interviews enabled the development of the following thematic categories and their respective units of meaning: Absenteeism c, under a given concrete situation

Essa dissertação apresenta uma análise dos temas de absenteísmo e rotatividade em uma Unidade de Tratamento de Sementes, de uma empresa multinacional, localizada em Primavera do Leste – MT. A pesquisa desenvolvida para a análise percorreu duas fases: na primeira fase foi conduzido um diagnóstico com base em pesquisa documental, entrevistas com os gestores da empresa e uma análise da literatura. O resultado desta fase foi a identificação de 13 Hipóteses sobre as possíveis causas segundo as fontes levantadas na etapa anterior. As Hipóteses foram verificadas por meio de dados históricos existentes na empresa e por uma pesquisa com dados primários coletados no estudo de caso. A partir dos resultados da primeira fase, conduziu-se uma pesquisa quantitativa junto aos funcionários da empresa para atestar sobre possíveis causas do absenteísmo e rotatividade. Os resultados para o absenteísmo empresarial apontam valores altos (4%) relativos aos índices considerados ideais pelo mercado nacional e internacional (2,5%) e, é mais predominante entre funcionários do sexo feminimo e indivíduos efetivos. Cada hipótese identificada na primeira fase foi testada a partir da pesquisa realizada e algumas conclusões puderam ser tecidas. O absenteismo é, principalmente, estimulado pela necessidade de cuidado com os filhos, oportunidades de emprego ou de aumento salarial. A rotatividade da empresa tem como causa o tipo de contrato por prazo determinado, a busca de empregos estáveis e melhores salários. O pacote de benefícios não se mostrou ineficiente para reduzir o absenteísmo mas, eficiente para a intenção de permanecer. Como diretrizes recomenda-se o alinhamento da estratégia organizacional às atividades táticas e operacionais e que se estabeleçam indicadores de desempenho para medir a efetividade do plano de benefícios. Destaca-se ainda, mais atenção em programas igualitários do trabalhador, reconhecimento pelo bom desempenho, possibilidade de crescimento profissional oportunizando a todos os empregados a participação em projetos de maior escopo produtivo e estreitamento do setor jurídico ao setor administrativo. / This thesis presents an analysis of the issues of absenteeism and turnover in a seeds treatment unit of a multinational company located in Primavera do Leste - MT. The research developed for the analysis had two phases: on the first phase we conducted a diagnosis based on file research, interviews with company managers and a review of literature. The result of this phase was the identification of 13 hypotheses about the possible causes raised according to sources in the previous step. The hypotheses have been verified by existing historical data in the company and a survey of primary data among the staff. From the results of the first phase, we conducted a quantitative survey of company employees to testify on possible causes of absenteeism and turnover. The results of corporate absenteeism indicate high values ( 4 % ) for the indices considered ideal in domestic and international markets ( 2.5 % ), and it is more prevalent among female employees and effective individuals. Each hypothesis identified in the first phase was tested from the survey and some conclusions could be taken. Absenteeism is mainly driven by the need for child care, job opportunities or salary increase. The turnover of the company is caused by the type of contract for a definite term, and the search for stable jobs and better wages. The benefits package was not efficient to absenteeism and turnover. As guidelines we recommend the alignment of organizational strategy to tactics and operational activities, and the establishment of performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the benefit plan. What stands out even more is attention on egalitarian worker programs, recognition for good performance, possibility of professional growth providing opportunities for all employees to participate in projects of greater scope and productive connection of the legal and the administrative sector.

To date, research that examines individuals who work and go to school generally aims to examine the effects of doing so on their academic performance. Little literature is available that examines the effects that these dual roles can have on the organization (e.g., lower levels of commitment and higher rates of absenteeism and turnover). Understanding such effects can assist organizations in managing their employees and developing programs tailored to them, such as career counseling. A literature review is presented which examines both the constructs of the multiple forms of commitment, absenteeism, and turnover, and the research currently available on student workers. A study was conducted which examined the differences in levels of commitment, absenteeism, and turnover intentions in employees who attend school as compared to employees who do not. It was hypothesized that student workers and participants enrolled in school would differ in their commitment levels, absenteeism rates, and turnover intentions. The sample consisted of 364 participants. In this sample, 314 participants were currently enrolled in college-level classes, where 169 of the participants were categorized as students who worked, and 85 participants were categorized as workers who studied. Results suggest that employees of an organization who are not enrolled in school are likely to have higher levels of affective commitment, lower turnover intentions, and are likely to miss work more frequently. Additionally, it was found that students who work have lower overall organizational commitment and higher academic commitment compared to workers who study. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Con el objetivo de examinar la frecuencia de obesidad abdominal y el ausentismo laboral por causa médica, se realizó un estudio transversal en 185 varones pertenecientes a una industria metalmecánica. En ellos, además de datos sociodemográficos, se recogió datos antropométricos y se midió la circunferencia de cintura (CC) en centímetros como indicador de obesidad abdominal. Se encontró, además de una alta frecuencia de obesidad abdominal (28,7%), que los trabajadores con obesidad abdominal presentaron mayor frecuencia, mayor tiempo y mayores costos por las incapacidades médicas. Se concluye que la obesidad abdominal en esta muestra fue altamente frecuente; no obstante, al tratarse de un riesgo reversible, las empresas podrían beneficiarse, en términos de ausentismo laboral, de programas preventivo promocionales destinados a controlar este problema. / The aim of this study was examined the abdominal obesity prevalence and association with medical-related absenteeism. A cross-sectional study in 185 men from the metal-mechanical industry was conducted. Sociodemografic and antropometrics data of was gathered, waist circumference was measured as an indicator of abdominal obesity. The prevalence of central obesity was 28.7 %. Subjects with higher values of central obesity showed higher frequency, higher duration and higher costs of medical-related absenteeism, however, this relationship was not significant. We conclude that abdominal obesity is highly frequent in this sample; however, since it’s a reversible risk, enterprises could get benefits from preventive and promotional programs destiny to control this problem. / Revisión por pares.

Employee absenteeism is a global management problem that affects organizational productivity, profits, justice, and employee motivation. A Zambian government agency has little knowledge about absenteeism and the lived experiences of clients regarding staff absenteeism and service delivery. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore employee absenteeism and service delivery through the lens of McGregor's theory x. The research question was about the lived experiences of the agency's clients regarding absenteeism and service delivery. The data were collected through semistructured interviews of 22 purposefully selected clients of the Zambian government agency and were analyzed using the van Kaam method. Findings indicated that health issues of staff and relatives, funerals, alcoholism, demotivation, lack of staff transport, chronic fatigue, staff shortages, poor working conditions and salaries, poor supervision, school runs, laziness and indiscipline, and the transfer of staff affected absenteeism. Absenteeism caused organizational financial losses, inefficiency, reduced productivity, delayed service delivery, damaged the organization's reputation, and created client stress, frustration, and hopelessness. Absenteeism can be significantly reduced by close collaboration between the managers and their subordinates through increased employee engagement, improved incentive rewards programs, and a better understanding of the effects of work-€related stress. Positive social change through the reduction of absenteeism in government agencies can enhance the quality of public services in critical public sectors such as education, health, social welfare, labor, and agriculture.

Withdrawal behaviors such as absenteeism, tardiness, turnover intention, and employee disengagement adversely affect organizations, costing billions of dollars annually. However, there is limited research on the best practices for minimizing the effects of employee withdrawal. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore best practices leaders need to mitigate the effects of withdrawal behaviors on organizations. The social learning theory (SLT) served as the conceptual framework for this study. Ten participants were interviewed, including 4 healthcare leaders and 6 health service workers from a correctional facility nursing department in the Southeastern United States. Scholars have indicated that correctional healthcare personnel exhibit high levels of employee withdrawal including absenteeism and turnover. Data from semistructured interviews were analyzed and compared with training and disciplinary policy statements for methodological triangulation. Several themes emerged including a need for leadership engagement, staff accountability, and an organizational culture that discourages withdrawal behaviors. The findings may contribute to the body of knowledge regarding best practices that leaders can utilize to diminish adverse effects withdrawal behaviors have on organizations. Information derived from this study might contribute to social change by decreasing the expense of employee withdrawal behaviors on citizens and reallocate taxpayer resources to appropriations necessary for public inpatient mental health treatment facilities.

<p>Vi vet att ämnet Idrott och hälsa når majoriteten av eleverna i den svenska skolan, men också att icke-deltagandet ökar ju högre upp i åldrarna man kommer. I den nationella utvärderingen av ämnet Idrott och hälsa (NU03) uppger cirka 2 % av eleverna (år 6), 11 % (år 9) och 7 % (Gy II) att de sällan eller aldrig är med på lektionerna i Idrott och hälsa. Drygt 4 % av gymnasieeleverna lämnar den svenska gymnasieskolan utan godkänt betyg i ämnet Idrott och hälsa. Denna studie vill utforska varför en del elever väljer att inte delta i undervisningen i ämnet Idrott och hälsa? Skälen kan vara många, olika och komplexa. Designen av studien är av explorativ karaktär, då mycket få studier finns som relaterar frånvaro till ämnet Idrott och hälsa. Det är en kvalitativ studie med en fenomenologisk forskningsansats.</p><p>För att upptäcka så många tänkbara variabler som möjligt så har jag valt halvstrukturerade djupintervjuer. Jag har intervjuat tio unga personer, det blev sex kvinnor och fyra män, som just lämnat gymnasiet med IG eller streck i ämnet Idrott och hälsa. De säger att orsaken till IG eller inget betyg alls är alltför stor ogiltig frånvaro, skolk. De var alla helt övertygade att om de varit närvarande och aktiva så hade de fått ett godkänt betyg. Skälen till att de inte deltog i undervisningen varierade. De flest var skoltrötta och hade svårt att motivera sig oavsett ämne. Några hade medicinska skäl för att inte delta i Idrott och hälsa, medan andra inte tyckte om innehållet. Det upplevdes som samma som de gjort på grundskolan, och för lite anpassat till att de gick på gymnasiet och nu hade blivit äldre. Det var för lite individualisering. Avståndet till idrottshallen var ett annat skäl, och de upplevde stress och obehag över att behöva ha med kläder, byta om, bli svettig, duscha och sedan jäkta tillbaka till lektion. En kvinna tyckte inte om att byta om och idrotta tillsammans med andra. Hon var rädd för kommentarer och ”talande blickar” beträffande hennes utförande av aktiviteter och om hennes kropp. Två av dem hade blivit beroende av dataspel, och en ägnade alla sin tid åt att spela gitarr, i hopp om att en dag bli musiker. Det var egentligen bara en av dem som verkligen hatade ämnet.</p><p>Resultaten i denna studie tyder på att orsaken till IG i ämnet Idrott och hälsa står att finna i många elevers komplexa tillvaro i och utanför skolan. Det är inte ämnet Idrott och hälsa som är den avgörande orsaken till frånvaron. Det finns dock anledning för berörda parter att se över val av innehåll och hur ämnet presenteras för eleverna.</p>

Thesis (M.Comm. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.

Vi vet att ämnet Idrott och hälsa når majoriteten av eleverna i den svenska skolan, men också att icke-deltagandet ökar ju högre upp i åldrarna man kommer. I den nationella utvärderingen av ämnet Idrott och hälsa (NU03) uppger cirka 2 % av eleverna (år 6), 11 % (år 9) och 7 % (Gy II) att de sällan eller aldrig är med på lektionerna i Idrott och hälsa. Drygt 4 % av gymnasieeleverna lämnar den svenska gymnasieskolan utan godkänt betyg i ämnet Idrott och hälsa. Denna studie vill utforska varför en del elever väljer att inte delta i undervisningen i ämnet Idrott och hälsa? Skälen kan vara många, olika och komplexa. Designen av studien är av explorativ karaktär, då mycket få studier finns som relaterar frånvaro till ämnet Idrott och hälsa. Det är en kvalitativ studie med en fenomenologisk forskningsansats. För att upptäcka så många tänkbara variabler som möjligt så har jag valt halvstrukturerade djupintervjuer. Jag har intervjuat tio unga personer, det blev sex kvinnor och fyra män, som just lämnat gymnasiet med IG eller streck i ämnet Idrott och hälsa. De säger att orsaken till IG eller inget betyg alls är alltför stor ogiltig frånvaro, skolk. De var alla helt övertygade att om de varit närvarande och aktiva så hade de fått ett godkänt betyg. Skälen till att de inte deltog i undervisningen varierade. De flest var skoltrötta och hade svårt att motivera sig oavsett ämne. Några hade medicinska skäl för att inte delta i Idrott och hälsa, medan andra inte tyckte om innehållet. Det upplevdes som samma som de gjort på grundskolan, och för lite anpassat till att de gick på gymnasiet och nu hade blivit äldre. Det var för lite individualisering. Avståndet till idrottshallen var ett annat skäl, och de upplevde stress och obehag över att behöva ha med kläder, byta om, bli svettig, duscha och sedan jäkta tillbaka till lektion. En kvinna tyckte inte om att byta om och idrotta tillsammans med andra. Hon var rädd för kommentarer och ”talande blickar” beträffande hennes utförande av aktiviteter och om hennes kropp. Två av dem hade blivit beroende av dataspel, och en ägnade alla sin tid åt att spela gitarr, i hopp om att en dag bli musiker. Det var egentligen bara en av dem som verkligen hatade ämnet. Resultaten i denna studie tyder på att orsaken till IG i ämnet Idrott och hälsa står att finna i många elevers komplexa tillvaro i och utanför skolan. Det är inte ämnet Idrott och hälsa som är den avgörande orsaken till frånvaron. Det finns dock anledning för berörda parter att se över val av innehåll och hur ämnet presenteras för eleverna.

This thesis examines the effect of absenteeism on education quality for primary-aged public school students in the Department of Loreto, Province of Maynas, situated in the Amazonian region of north-eastern Peru. The thesis also examines the underlying reasons for absenteeism, with a focus on the contribution of childhood morbidity and socio-economic and environmental context to absenteeism, using both gender- and grade-based analyses of student level absenteeism data collected from a sample of schools in the study area. A five-component model with multiple individual indicators measuring each component of education systems defines the concept of education quality as it relates to the analysis in the thesis. The model has been demonstrated in previous research to be effective in explaining variations in education quality in Peru and elsewhere. However, the model has not been applied to this important yet under-researched area of education assessment, namely student absenteeism (at the student and school level) and its effect on education quality. In addition, spatial variations in absenteeism, based on the geographic distribution of the schools over the study area, are evaluated. This analysis allows spatial regularities or spatial randomness to be established for both absenteeism and education quality in the study area. Identifying spatial clustering of public primary schools where a high rate of student absenteeism contributes significantly to explaining overall low levels of education quality can provide education policy planners and decision-makers with insights into causal processes that need to be addressed through planned interventions in the education system.