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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And if that weren’t enough, chronic stress is a leading cause of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses, which are estimated to cost US companies $300 billion annually in health costs, absenteeism, and poor performance.
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Shani Harmon, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But when immigration checks and raids tick up, so can the rates of absenteeism of undocumented students.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Chronic absenteeism, in recent years, has become a significant educational concern throughout Maryland.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
This approach boosts productivity and reduces absenteeism, leading to a strong ROI. - Kym Ali, Kym Ali Consulting
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—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Shani Harmon, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But when immigration checks and raids tick up, so can the rates of absenteeism of undocumented students.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Chronic absenteeism, in recent years, has become a significant educational concern throughout Maryland.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
This approach boosts productivity and reduces absenteeism, leading to a strong ROI. - Kym Ali, Kym Ali Consulting
7.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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