SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE ABSENTEEISM AMONGST FIREWORKS LABOURERS IN VIRUDHUNAGAR DISTRICT

COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

Absenteeism is a failure of employees to report for work when they are scheduled to work. The workers absences are avoidable, habitual and unscheduled in nature. These are commonly practiced by employees which become a source of irritation to employers and co-workers. Absenteeism is widely acknowledged to be a problem, yet, it is not easy to quantify. Employees are away from work on recognized holidays, vacations, approved leaves of absence, or leaves of absence allowed under the collective agreement provisions. Absenteeism is a serious problem which causes enormity loss to the gross national product of the nation. Loss of production, increased labour costs, capital labour ratio are the ultimate results of the absenteeism. Now, the study of absenteeism has been given adequate importance. The objectives of this study were study the socio-economic and working conditions of firework labourers, find out factors influencing absenteeism among the fireworks labourers in Virudhunagar District and offer suitable suggestions based on the findings of the study. In this analysis conclude, Offer an attractive salary package, Hire more experienced people, be aware of working hours, provide a pleasant working environment and improve your employees' work-life balance to reduce the employee absenteeism.

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