03-10-06 -- New Study Examines Productivity Impact of Employee Absenteeism and Turnover
Absenteeism and employee turnover in the construction industry have a serious negative impact on labor productivity, increasing overall costs and reducing profitability. Until now, little attention has been given to these problems, due to the common belief that they just come with the territory.ELECTRI International—The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc. recognizes that electrical contractors need more information on this topic – understanding why absenteeism and turnovers happen and identifying options for reducing the problems. The Effects of Absenteeism and Turnover on Labor Productivity, the latest research study published by the Foundation, analyzes the issues and offers practical recommendations for reducing absenteeism and turnover, thereby boosting productivity and profits.
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Professor Awad Hanna, Chair of Construction Engineering and Management, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, led the research study. According to Dr. Hanna, “There are effective actions that a contractor can take to mitigate these problems. We have identified several best practices from redefining overtime and modifying work schedules to using innovative incentive programs.”
Additional copies of all Foundation publications may be ordered by contacting the NECA Order Desk, phone: (301) 215-4504, fax: (301) 215-4500, or e-mail: orderdesk@necanet.org . Printed copies of The Effects of Absenteeism and Turnover on Labor Productivity (Index No. F2208) are available for $20 for NECA members, $40 for non-members. Quantity discounts are available. More information on ELECTRI International publications can be found at www.electri.org