absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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By supporting caregivers and families, the paper argued, businesses can reduce absenteeism, boost employee retention, and support mental health and wellbeing across the workforce — all while helping to raise a more resilient future generation.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 18 May 2025
These benefits reduce absenteeism and boost retention by meeting real-life challenges head-on. - CJ Eason, JobFairGiant.com
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—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Our team is successful at reducing chronic absenteeism, which the state defines as missing 10 percent of the days a child is enrolled in school.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2025
Reducing absenteeism and turnover of just one employee can save a business between $7,400 to $31,700, depending on the job and industry.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 18 May 2025
These benefits reduce absenteeism and boost retention by meeting real-life challenges head-on. - CJ Eason, JobFairGiant.com
8.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Our team is successful at reducing chronic absenteeism, which the state defines as missing 10 percent of the days a child is enrolled in school.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2025
Reducing absenteeism and turnover of just one employee can save a business between $7,400 to $31,700, depending on the job and industry.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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