The Right Way to Cut Absenteeism
Make sure you consider these four critical "don'ts" if you opt for an incentive plan to control absenteeism:
Don't set up a team-driven program that requires perfect attendance y all members. Instead, tie success to production results so the members can reach goals even when one member is absent for a legitimate reason.
Don't reward employees who have good attendance and ignore those who do not. Your plan should include disciplinary measures for poor attendance.
Don't leave rewards to chance. A lottery can hurt morale because employees with perfect attendance may never win.
Don't set impractical goals or offer skimpy rewards. A successful plan requires attainable rewards that are worth winning.