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Direct linkValentine, Desree S.; Ferebee, Susan; Heitner, Keri L. – International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2019
The quasi-experimental study reported in the present article is aimed at increasing the understanding of the effects of long-term contract employees participating in wellness programs. The reported study examines the effect (if any) that a wellness program has on workplace stress, absenteeism, and presenteeism for long-term contract employees…
Descriptors: Wellness, Work Environment, Stress Variables, Comparative Analysis
Peretz, Hilla; Fried, Yitzhak – Journal of Applied Psychology, 2012
Performance appraisal (PA) is a key human resource activity in organizations. However, in this global economy, we know little about how societal cultures affect PA practices. In this study, we address this gap by focusing on 2 complementary issues: (a) the influence of societal (national) cultural practices on PA practices adopted by organizations…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Program Effectiveness, Human Resources, Social Development
Johansson, Per; Lindahl, Erica – Evaluation Review, 2012
Objective: In this article, we estimate the effect of a multidisciplinary collaboration program on the length of sickness absence. The intention with the program was to avoid long-term sickness absence by providing an early and holistic evaluation of the sick-listed individuals' conditions. The target group was individuals who were at risk of…
Descriptors: Holistic Evaluation, Health Services, Chronic Illness, At Risk Persons
Duflo, Esther; Hanna, Rema – National Bureau of Economic Research, 2005
In the rural areas of developing countries, teacher absence is a widespread problem. This paper tests whether a simple incentive program based on teacher presence can reduce teacher absence, and whether it has the potential to lead to more teaching activities and better learning. In 60 informal one-teacher schools in rural India, randomly chosen…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Photography, Rural Schools, One Teacher Schools
Download full textPruett, Angela W.; Howze, Elizabeth H. – 1993
The Blacksburg (Virginia) municipal government's worksite exercise program, developed in response to rising health insurance premiums, was evaluated to determine its effect on health care costs and employee absenteeism. Thirty-two employees who participated in the program for 4.5 years were compared to 32 nonparticipating employees. The program…
Descriptors: City Government, Employee Absenteeism, Employees, Fringe Benefits
White, Nancy A. – 1990
An incentive program was developed to reduce teacher absenteeism in a large community high school (2,200 students) in South Florida. The four-point program included improved record-keeping systems, increased communication and information dissemination, internal recognition, and a cash lottery system. Pre- and post-attitudinal tests were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Costs, Employee Absenteeism, Incentives
