Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You limit the cost side of the equation by ensuring a low staff turnover, low absenteeism, and stimulating (organizationally) proactive behaviors. This region is about stimulating the four sustainability aspects above (analysis, creativity, organizing, and influence) and is a task for both the team leader and the human resources department.

Organization 163

Organization Absenteeism Quality Resources 163

The Practical Leader

MARCH 29, 2023

Gallen in Switzerland, and Jochen Menges, lecturer in human resources and organizations at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School. Busyness reduces engagement and increases absenteeism. They documented huge differences in comparing 600 companies. Reducing working hours can enhance productivity.

Kaplan 52

Kaplan Porter Absenteeism Participative 52

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 8, 2014

And Michelin rehires retirees to help oversee projects, foster community relations, and facilitate intergenerational mentoring. Since B&Q began actively recruiting older workers, its staff turnover has decreased by a factor of six, while short-term absenteeism is down 39%. Human resources Managing people Talent management'

Absenteeism 10

Absenteeism Human Resources Talent Management Short-term 10

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The inter-connectivity of computers worldwide and the advent of project management apps and time-tracking software has made this possible. The job of the human resource manager becomes a lot easier as employee turnover rates are down and the constant battle with absentee employees becomes a non-issue. All rights reserved.

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Project Management Meyer Absenteeism 50

Chart Your Course

DECEMBER 6, 2016

You can have the most productive meetings, the best projects and presentations, but there’s one thing that can upend your work: turnover. Workers leave for a variety of reasons, from salary to benefits—and millions of them do so every month. An employee leaving your company costs you in a multitude of ways.

Cost 100

Cost Absenteeism Human Resources Health Care 100

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 20, 2016

Transparency is key, and employers should open the books, showing employees the true cost of health care coverage borne by the employer, how those numbers have changed, and the projected trajectory in the future if something doesn’t shift.

ROI 8

ROI Health Care Company Competitive Advantage 8

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2015

Absentee leadership. Too many projects, too many priorities. Project deadlines are seldom met. Revival is not too late, but whatever you do. remember, the steps you take must be transformational, not incremental. Sick companies are never turned around by doing more of the same, better. Lack of vision. High employee turnover.

Absenteeism 100

Absenteeism Short-term Long-term Strategic Planning 100