Relationships among work climate, absenteeism, and salary insurance in teaching hospitals

This two-tier study, involving employees at a university health centre, explored the relationship between work climate and absenteeism, and also looked at the relationship between work climate and salary insurance. Study findings show that the more positive the perception of work climate, the less employees have the tendency to stay away from work or to stay longer on salary insurance. Regression analyses showed that absenteeism can be predicted significantly by specific work climate indicators such as "challenge," "conflict," and "cooperation." Also, the length of time receiving salary insurance benefits can be predicted by the indicators "trust and support" and "warmth."