Employee no-shows: managing library absenteeism

Area of Science:

• Library and Information Science
• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Employee absenteeism presents a significant challenge for library administrators.
• Effective management strategies are crucial for maintaining library operations and services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of a program aimed at reducing employee absenteeism.
• To evaluate the results of this program at the Moody Medical Library.
• To emphasize the critical role of library administrators and supervisors in absenteeism control.

Main Methods:

• Program development tailored to library-specific needs.
• Implementation of the anti-absenteeism program within a medical library setting.
• Analysis of program outcomes and impact on employee attendance.

Main Results:

• The program demonstrated success in discouraging employee absenteeism.
• Key performance indicators related to attendance showed improvement.
• Supervisory involvement was a critical factor in the program's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• Targeted programs can effectively reduce employee absenteeism in libraries.
• Proactive management and supervisory engagement are essential for attendance management.
• The Moody Medical Library program offers a replicable model for other institutions.