Workplace Attendance Terms

noun the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without a good reason

• The company implemented a new policy to address the issue of absenteeism among its employees.
• John got a warning from his boss about his absenteeism last month.
• Sally's constant absenteeism is really starting to annoy the team.
• In a way, absenteeism can be seen as a form of silent protest against the workplace.

verb to stay away or remove oneself from a place or situation

• The employee was reprimanded for frequently absenting from work without prior notice.
• She keeps absenting herself from our group meetings, it's becoming a problem.
• He's always absenting himself from responsibilities, it's so annoying.
• The sun seemed to be absenting itself behind the clouds, casting a shadow over the landscape.