The ABC today reported on the Auditor-General’s concerns about a growing culture of entitlement in the Tasmanian Public Service.

Public service absenteeism costing Tasmania $70m a year, report finds

Analysis of causes of absenteeism can identify potential solutions to this problem. Often employers respond by tightening up control of sick leave entitlements but my previous experience with the Hydro-Electric Commission many years ago indicated there are more progressive strategies that can work to counter an absenteeism culture.

Peter Sharman