absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
2
: prolonged absence from a property by its owner or proprietor
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Additionally, data shows that investing in employee wellness has the potential to reduce absenteeism and improve retention.
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William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
ImpactTulsa found that areas with high absenteeism rates overlapped with eviction hot spots.
—Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 17 Jan. 2026
Employers, who are interested in helping employees manage stress in order to reduce absenteeism or worker dissatisfaction, have been doing more to focus on the financial well-being of their employees.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Chronic absenteeism is down nearly 10%.
—Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
ImpactTulsa found that areas with high absenteeism rates overlapped with eviction hot spots.
—Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 17 Jan. 2026
Employers, who are interested in helping employees manage stress in order to reduce absenteeism or worker dissatisfaction, have been doing more to focus on the financial well-being of their employees.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Chronic absenteeism is down nearly 10%.
—Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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