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Absenteeism from work may be viewed as a viral infection which adversely affects, and is affected by, the overall health of the organisational system. Thus it is argued that in developing an effective treatment for this bug, it is essential that the underlying causes of the condition are highlighted, and their effects on the health of the organisation be explored. Based on the findings of a study into employee absenteeism within local government organisations in Northern Ireland, it is argued that in order to effectively treat infections which cause and are caused by employee absence, organisations must adopt an approach which is holistic and systemic. The latter is likely to foster the creation of more healthy work organisations which are well placed to deal effectively with the challenges presented by hostile and turbulent operating environments.

In common with other elements of the public sector, local government organisations are being required to achieve ever increasing performance targets. Responding effectively to such demands is likely to be influenced by, and to influence, the underlying state of health of the organisation. Employee absence is considered to represent one indicator of organisational health, and is frequently cited as being a costly problem for organisations. Based on the findings of a study into employee absenteeism within local government in Northern Ireland, it is argued that organisations must adopt a holistic approach towards the management of attendance. The latter is likely to foster the creation of more healthy work organisations which are well placed to deal effectively with the challenges presented by hostile and turbulent operating environments.