Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

It is common knowledge that working for five days a week can cause stress and even depression, especially because the staff may not be as invested in the company as you are. A common reason for absenteeism is poor health. Financial problems can stress employees to the point where they are unable to work properly.

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HR Digest

APRIL 5, 2023

Well-being issues in the workplace can lead to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism , and high turnover rates. Reduced Productivity Workplace wellness issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress can significantly impact an employee’s ability to perform their job effectively.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

There are also stressful personal events in our lives that add to the swinging emotional pendulum, like the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship or the loss of a job. This emotional flexibility helps us cope with life’s disappointments and setbacks, such as death, familial conflict or other stressful situations.

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HR Digest

JUNE 9, 2023

Provide Opportunities for Development Strike a chord of growth and development for your top performers. The Harvard Business Review highlighted that organizations investing in employee wellness witness higher productivity and reduced absenteeism rates.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Absenteeism in the workplace can have a significant impact on productivity and the overall performance of the organization. As a result, many companies rely on their Human Resources (HR) department to address absenteeism effectively. There is no single solution to absenteeism that can be expected to work every time.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

We had our final push just as the holidays were approaching, and I was more stressed then ever. Don’t say you invested in developing your team; instead share that three of your team members were promoted. It had been an insane but productive year of game-changing projects and really long hours. I was proud, but exhausted.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

Reduced Turnover and Absenteeism: Unresolved conflicts can lead to increased stress, dissatisfaction, and disengagement, ultimately resulting in higher turnover rates and increased absenteeism. Encourage team members to develop self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to regulate their emotions.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

W HEN YOU AVOID the tough discussions and decisions, you hold your business back, make your team dysfunctional, and cause yourself stress. She covers issues that the U Tool can help to neutralize like the absentee boss and micromanaging. In this case, you become the absentee boss and set your team up to fail.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 28, 2023

Employees subjected to toxic behaviors such as bullying, harassment, and constant negativity experience increased stress, anxiety, and a diminished sense of self-worth. High turnover rates, absenteeism, and increased employee dissatisfaction are common consequences of toxicity.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some of them include enhanced employee engagement and productivity, reduced absenteeism and turnover rates, heightened customer service satisfaction levels, cultivating an innovative organizational culture, and the development of improved problem-solving capabilities within teams.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

This, in turn, can lead to reduced absenteeism and improved productivity. They want to work for a company that aligns with their values, prioritizes their well-being, and offers opportunities for growth and development. Offering benefits such as tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs can also make a big difference.

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HR Digest

MARCH 10, 2024

It must be such an exciting time for you, even if it does come with a little bit of stress. Employee background checks help you avoid legal troubles when hiring someone who might bring undesirable habits and behaviors to your organization such as excessive absenteeism at their previous organization. Please help!

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

Investing In Continuous Professional Growth The pursuit of learning and development fuels engagement. Regular Feedback and Performance Reviews Feedback plays a pivotal role in employee development and engagement. A workforce that feels cared for is more likely to be motivated, focused, and committed to their tasks.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

15 percent of adults are believed to have a mental disorder, and with workplace stress and discrimination piled on to it, burnout becomes almost inevitable. Some signs might be glaringly obvious, such as multiple anger outbursts at work or excessive absenteeism despite going over the allotted number of leaves.

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HR Digest

JUNE 1, 2022

The American Psychiatric Association reported that depression alone costs the US economy more than $210 billion annually in absenteeism and lost productivity. People with anxiety and depression also tend to develop other physical illnesses over time.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Beyond being potentially damaging to one’s own reputation, inappropriate humor can also contribute to reduced morale, absenteeism, the elevation of dysfunctional internal competition, and company-level reputational damage. In group situations, humor can be utilized to reduce the pressure of stress associated with deadlines, targets or crises.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

In addition, being employed allows you the flexibility of investing in your small business without the stress of adding more debt into your current financial portfolio. Examples may include selling products online, starting a consulting business, or purchasing a semi-absentee franchise opportunity.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2023

With the pandemic causing stress and anxiety for many people, it will be important for companies to prioritize the mental and physical well-being of their employees. Global HR Trends for 2023 indicate that companies are increasingly focusing on employee training and development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 2, 2014

Each of these stunts worked for a day or so, but then the results returned to their normal mediocre state and the stress levels creeped right back up. I’m getting pretty stressed out too. High Absenteeism. Communicating the big picture is a skill that’s often lost in early leadership development programs.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2022

Unfortunately, the workplace can also be where employees struggle to cope with stress and anxiety. This leads to burnout , absenteeism , and turnover. . Develop a system in which you can provide consistent and timely feedback. Provide Ongoing Training and Development . Give Regular Feedback on Performance and Goals .

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2023

Changes in Behavior: One of the signs of depression in colleagues could be changes in behavior, such as decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, or difficulty making decisions. Offer Assistance: Offer to help your colleague with tasks that may be overwhelming or stressful, such as deadlines or projects.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 9, 2020

The results of high employee engagement are lower turnovers, less absenteeism, increased sales, and ultimately improving the company’s bottom line. Organizational psychologists determine areas that may cause work-related stress, and develop strategies to help diminish them. Employees begin to loathe work when they are burnt out.

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HR Digest

APRIL 14, 2024

Productivity and Health Concerns : The absence of personal hygiene can distract employees and lead to increased absenteeism due to health issues such as dental problems. A clean workplace not only boosts productivity but also reduces stress levels, contributing to a healthier, more efficient work environment.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

Positive humor can also be utilized to reduce the pressure of stress associated with deadlines – not to make targets or challenges disappear, but to improve morale and increase solidarity of purpose. She has found it a useful approach for reducing hierarchy, boosting openness and increasing divergent thinking.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 6, 2023

This can lead to decreased productivity, higher rates of burnout, and increased absenteeism. Measurement and Evaluation: Developing meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of wellbeing initiatives is essential. Acting on this feedback demonstrates a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 31, 2023

At CMI we've been digging into the content that’s been speaking most to the CMI community over the past six months – and there are definitely some themes that stand out: resilience, personal development and inclusion, in particular.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 10, 2018

However, through years of bitter experiences—a divorce, stress and anxiety attacks, I slowly learned this was a fallacy. Moreover, disengagement and higher instances of absenteeism are reported among workers who underutilize their gifts in their position. How can I develop my passion? In the end, goods and services decline.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 29, 2023

Those accelerated companies were much less effective, and people much more stressed than the more strategic companies. Busyness reduces engagement and increases absenteeism. Develop e-mail ground rules within your organization to reduce the quantity and improve the quality of e-mail communication.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 11, 2013

Higher levels of stress and stress related illnesses and absenteeism. So they’re sent off to expensive “charm school” training programs in hopes that they will be miraculously transformed, shuffled off to a different division, or given a “special” assignment. Mistakes, loss of creativity and innovation.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

By offering that choice, employees have more control over the place, time, and manner in which they work and will experience less stress. They will also have more opportunities to relax while working, perhaps by going for a walk or doing some exercise, resulting in lower absenteeism.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Increased workplace monotony contributes to low productivity, stress, and employee absenteeism. Stress-related physical illness is one of the greatest causes of absenteeism and one of the greatest contributors to rising healthcare costs in the workplace. Workplace stress has become an epidemic.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

One of the major challenges in productivity is the lack of workforce – absenteeism. This could help them not to develop stress-related sicknesses and to achieve work-life balance. It bothers every sector and demands the credible resources to put up any effective absence management effort.

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HR Digest

JUNE 26, 2023

Are you feeling stressed at work? Work-related stress is a common problem, but it doesn’t have to be your downfall. We have six powerful stress-relief techniques that can help you handle stress at work and feel better. Read on to discover transformative techniques that can help you how to handle stress at work.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 30, 2018

My friend was experiencing absentee leadership , and unfortunately, he is not alone. Absentee leadership rarely comes up in today’s leadership or business literature, but research shows that it is the most common form of incompetent leadership. Thus, absentee leaders are often silent organization killers.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 8, 2019

The consequences of working in such a scenario can be extremely challenging, leading to dissatisfaction, unhappiness, stress, and even an exacerbation of underlying health conditions. Frequent absenteeism; you will more readily take sick days and will usually try to use all of your available vacation days.

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Watch for signs of bullying … high absentee rates, continual staff turnover, individuals afraid to speak up in front of particular people. If you struggle to keep your cool under pressure or find yourself becoming someone you don’t like much when you’re stressed out, reach out for help. Take actions against bullies immediately.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 14, 2014

And if we look at extraversion in more depth, it can also predict other less desirable outcomes such as absenteeism. For example, if the leader is under stress, then it is no longer possible to predict the leader’s performance by looking at his/her intelligence. Leadership Leadership development'

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