Abstract
In this study, the effects of temporal and locational flexibility or work on the
frequency and length of sickness absenteeism are analysed. Using a Dutch
survey of public sector employees, we show that increased temporal and
locational flexibility is negatively associated with sickness absenteeism in
general. Especially flexi-time, i.e. schedule flexibility which is quickly
adjustable, reduces both the frequency and in particular the duration of
absences. Telehomework or location flexibility on the other hand seems to
mainly affect absence frequency but not absence duration. In contrast,
long-term duration flexibility in the form of part- time work does not appear
to have a significant impact on absenteeism.
frequency and length of sickness absenteeism are analysed. Using a Dutch
survey of public sector employees, we show that increased temporal and
locational flexibility is negatively associated with sickness absenteeism in
general. Especially flexi-time, i.e. schedule flexibility which is quickly
adjustable, reduces both the frequency and in particular the duration of
absences. Telehomework or location flexibility on the other hand seems to
mainly affect absence frequency but not absence duration. In contrast,
long-term duration flexibility in the form of part- time work does not appear
to have a significant impact on absenteeism.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Utrecht |
| Publisher | UU USE Tjalling C. Koopmans Research Institute |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2014 |
Publication series
| Name | Discussion Paper Series / Tjalling C. Koopmans Research Institute |
|---|---|
| No. | 09 |
| Volume | 14 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2666-8238 |
Keywords
- absenteeism
- flexi-time
- locational flexibility
- part-time work
- telehomework
- temporal flexibility