absenteeism

[ ab-suh n-tee-iz-uh m ]

/ ˌæb sənˈti ɪz əm /

frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.: rising absenteeism in the industry.

the practice of being an absentee landlord.

Origin of absenteeism

First recorded in 1820–30; absentee + -ism

Plus, studies have shown that, by meeting nursing women's needs, employers can lower rates of absenteeism and turnover.

How Breast Pumps Became a Political Issue |Danielle Friedman |February 19, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Absenteeism has been a great evil, though the estates of some absentees have been notably well managed.

Irish History and the Irish Question |Goldwin Smith
Yet there were many sources of weakness in the scheme of government—divided authority, absenteeism, personal unfitness.

The Canadian Dominion |Oscar D. Skelton
Where else is there an exportation of over one-third of the rents, and an absenteeism of the chief landlords?

Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry |Thomas Davis

In other words, rent was increased, and absenteeism became general.

Is Ulster Right? |Anonymous
During the same period worktime losses from absenteeism amounted to about 12 million man-hours.

Area Handbook for Romania |Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

absenteeism

/ (ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm) /

persistent absence from work, school, etc

absenteeism

Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.