Factors involved in staff's absence from work at a call center in Barranquilla (Colombia)

Abstract

The objective of the present research study is to analyze the factors involved in absence from work by employees, working at a call center in Barranquilla (Colombia). A quantitative correlational methodology and the application of a questionnaire on the various dimensions of absenteeism are applied. The sample consists of 65 subjects who work at the call center in Barranquilla. The results show that there is a significant correlation between absence from work and the socio-demographic variables of age, job position, and length of time working at the call center. It is concluded that work absence levels are high at the call center examined, based on analyzes of risk levels, organizational culture, and engagement, which showed to be highly negative.