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Demographic and Workplace Factors Affecting Absenteeism and Tardiness in a State University in Samar, Philippines
Full text linkAbsenteeism and tardiness pose significant challenges in higher education institutions (HEIs), particularly in rural settings where socio-economic factors and workplace conditions often exacerbate these issues. This study examined 138 employees in a rural HEI during the 2021–2022 academic year, analyzing personal variables such as age, sex, number of children, transportation mode, distance to work, and economic status. Results showed absenteeism was predominantly occasional, with 83.33% classified as occasional absentees, 12.32% as semi-habitual, and 4.35% as habitual absentees. Tardiness was more prevalent, with 60.87% occasional, 27.54% semi-habitual, and 11.59% habitual. Significant relationships were found between absenteeism and family-related factors, including age (p = 0.002), number of children (p = 0.001), and the average age of children (p = 0.000), highlighting caregiving responsibilities' impact. In contrast, tardiness showed no significant correlations with personal variables, suggesting stronger links to organizational factors and work habits. Tailored interventions, such as flexible work arrangements, childcare support, and wellness programs, can help alleviate caregiving burdens, promote punctuality, and improve workplace efficiency, fostering employee satisfaction and productivity in HEIs
Snippets of Futures Thinking Approaches by Region 8 Research Managers
Full text linkThe purpose of this study was to provide data on "Snippets of Futures Thinking Approaches by Region 8 Research Managers" and to explore the relationship between years in service as research managers and their awareness of futures thinking approaches, their utilization of these approaches in their continuous learning practices, and the contributory factors that facilitated or hindered their adoption. A cross-sectional survey design was used in this study to collect snippets of information regarding the level of awareness, utilization, and contributing factors related to the adoption and utilization of a range of approaches for continuous learning among research managers in Region 8. The findings suggest that research managers who adopt futures thinking approaches are more likely to exhibit the factors contributing to their adoption (r = 0.510**, p = 0.002), indicating that fostering a conducive organizational environment, including strong leadership, a culture of innovation, and effective communication, is crucial for promoting futures ready in research management
