absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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Weakening unions and employee representation can further erode morale, increase absenteeism, diminish loyalty, damage organizational reputation, and ultimately reduce sustainable profits.
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Solange Charas, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Maryland School Report Card grades individual schools on a one-to-five-star scale, including factors such as standardized tests, absenteeism and student and teacher surveys about school life.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Student homelessness, which tracks with worsening federal homelessness trends, is nationally linked to higher rates of chronic absenteeism and drop outs.
—April Rubin, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
According to the Wisconsin Policy Forum, while high school students often have the highest levels of absenteeism, elementary students have had the slowest return to pre-pandemic absenteeism rates — so enforcing attendance routines starts early in Ashwaubenon.
—Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Solange Charas, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Maryland School Report Card grades individual schools on a one-to-five-star scale, including factors such as standardized tests, absenteeism and student and teacher surveys about school life.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
The big picture: Student homelessness, which tracks with worsening federal homelessness trends, is nationally linked to higher rates of chronic absenteeism and drop outs.
—April Rubin, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
According to the Wisconsin Policy Forum, while high school students often have the highest levels of absenteeism, elementary students have had the slowest return to pre-pandemic absenteeism rates — so enforcing attendance routines starts early in Ashwaubenon.
—Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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