absenteeism rate

Definitions

The percentage of employees who are absent from work during a specific period, excluding authorized leave.

A metric used to measure the frequency and duration of unscheduled employee absences within an organization.

Examples

The company implemented a new wellness program in an effort to reduce the high absenteeism rate among its employees.

Management is concerned that the rising absenteeism rate is negatively impacting overall team productivity.

After analyzing the quarterly data, the human resources department noted a significant decline in the absenteeism rate.

Synonyms

truancy rate non-attendance rate absence rate rate of absenteeism frequency of absence

Antonyms

attendance rate presence rate participation rate turnout rate