What Is Absconding?
Absconding, in the employment context, refers to the act of an employee failing to report to work for consecutive days without obtaining authorisation from their employer. In most companies, taking leave without providing prior notice to the relevant HR or superior authority in the organisational hierarchy for more than three days is considered absconding, and the person doing so is referred to as an absconder. The employer has legal provisions to terminate the employee's work contract in cases of absconding. If an employee absconds in connection with any malpractices in the office, the employer can take legal action against them.
Reasons for employee absconding
Absconding is considered an unprofessional workplace practice that negatively affects the workforce management process. The common reasons associated with employee absconding include ambitions to find better job opportunities, dissatisfaction with job responsibilities or remuneration, being found guilty of unethical practices at work, or personal reasons. However, absconding is not a solution to deal with any of these issues, as it can only worsen the situations
How can absconding affect an employee's career prospects?
In today's world, with advanced workforce management systems tracking every employee's lifecycle within an organization, absconding offers no real benefit to the person doing it. It can only negatively impact both their career and personal life.
What steps can employers take to prevent absconding?
While employee absconding may primarily affect the employee directly, it can also have a ripple effect on the organization's reputation, especially if multiple instances occur. Prospective candidates may be hesitant to join companies with a history of employee absconding, assuming a poor workplace culture might be the cause. There are several steps employers can take to prevent employee absconding:
- Establishing a clear policy outlining the employee lifecycle - from onboarding to offboarding - ensures that a professional procedure exists for employees who need to resign.
- Maintaining accurate records of employee attendance, leave, and shifts allows the organization to receive real-time notifications of any discrepancies in these patterns. This enables them to promptly reach out for clarification.
- By taking proactive measures to eliminate situations that lead to employee absconding, such as workforce conflicts, increased job pressure, and cultural integration issues, employers can not only avoid the chances of absconding but also ensure a healthy and positive workplace environment.
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