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M M Markowich

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PubMed1989

How to reduce absenteeism: a comparative analysis.

One way for hospitals to control costs and increase productivity is to reduce absenteeism. This study evaluates the comparative effectiveness of seven prevalent absentee-control programs. Three are reward programs (bonus, buy back, and personal recognition); three are disciplinary programs (disciplinary action, no-fault, and year-end review); and one combines reward and discipline (paid leave bank). Data from 464 hospitals located in 42 states are analyzed. Statistical significance was obtained by using an ANOVA (p less than .05). The results suggest that a paid leave bank offers the most promise for controlling absenteeism. The data show no significant difference in levels of absenteeism among hospitals that use a mix of reward and disciplinary programs from those that use only reward or only disciplinary interventions. Implications of the findings are subsequently addressed.

Absenteeism↗
PubMed1989

United Hospitals makes flex fly.

How can an employer convince an employee who may have to spend $20-120 a month for benefits (previously paid by the employer) that the expenditure makes sense? United Hospitals confronted the issue head-on when it began its flex benefits program. The company made flex work by involving managers in planning and developing an extensive communication program.

Community Participation↗
PubMed1989

If your employees were the customers.

Orientation programs that introduce employees to the company can promote the company product and organizational values to employees. United Hospital Inc. is a multi-health-care corporation that has experienced positive results from a new-employee orientation program.

Consumer Behavior↗