absenteeism

noun

ab·sen·tee·ism ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm

: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property

: chronic absence (as from work or school)

also : the rate of such absence

Examples of absenteeism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But staying home can become a vicious cycle, said Hedy Chang of Attendance Works, which works with schools on absenteeism. —

Jocelyn Gecker, arkansasonline.com, 17 Aug. 2024 University of Southern California research found a correlation between absenteeism and poor mental health. —

Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 But staying home can become a vicious cycle, said Hedy Chang, of Attendance Works, which works with schools on absenteeism. —

Sharon Lurye, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2024 Proper ergonomic equipment can lower injury rates and associated workers' compensation costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase work efficiency and productivity. —

Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for absenteeism

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