The conundrum of absenteeism in the Canadian public service
A wicked problem perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9782206 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jocelyn McGrandle (0000-0002-0535-8402, corresponding author), Frank Louis Kwaku Ohemeng (0000-0003-0386-486X) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 215-240 |
| Publication date | 2017-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-4840 • E-ISSN: 1754-7121 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/capa.12213 |
| OpenAlex | W2624901735 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 44 |
Absenteeism has received increasing attention in public sectors across the world. In Canada's federal public service, absenteeism cost the government approximately $871 million in lost wages in 2013 alone (Barkel 2014a ). Current and previous Canadian governments have attempted to reform sick‐leave policy to reduce absenteeism, but simple solutions to a complex problem will likely result in negative and unforeseen consequences. This article conceptualizes absenteeism as a “wicked problem” to explore its complexity. Addressing absenteeism requires a deeper understanding of issues and factors by government representatives, unions, NGOs, and policy experts, which can lead to multifaceted solutions
Absenteeism · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Government (linguistics · Management · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Public economics · Public policy · Public relations · Public sector · Public service · Service (business · Employment and Welfare Studies · Healthcare Policy and Management · Law · Marketing · Public Administration · Workplace Health and Well-being
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2024 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |