Naslov
Analysis of sickness absence data in Croatia: emphasis on tourism

Autori
Čikeš, Vedrana ; Maškarin Ribarić, Helga ; Črnjar, Kristina

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Tourism & Hospitality Industry 2018 – Trends and Challenges, Congress Proceedings / Milohnić, Ines ; Smolčić Jurdana, Dora - Opatija : Fakultet za menadžment u turizmu i ugostiteljstvu Sveučilišta u Rijeci, 2018, 45-54

Skup
24. bijenalni međunarodni kongres Turizam i hotelska industrija: trendovi i izazovi = 24th Biennial International Congress Tourism & Hospitality Industry - Trends and Challenges

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 26.04.2018. - 27.04.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Ostalo

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
sickness absence ; absenteeism ; sick leave ; health insurance system ; Croatia

Sažetak
Purpose – Sickness absence is the most common form of absenteeism. Regardless of its real causes, sickness absence can have several potential consequences for individuals, company, society and country. When it comes to Croatia, sickness absence regulation is defined by health insurance system. The purpose of this article is to explore and determine the trend of sickness absence, in Croatia from 2007 to 2016. Since tourism makes a big part of Croatian economy, a special attention in this article will be drawn to analysis of sickness absence rates in this sector. Methodology – In this study, desk research of available literature and relevant websites is performed. Health insurance system in Croatia is explored and the data about sickness absence in Croatia available in the Annual Reports of the Croatian Health Insurance Fund are analyzed. In this paper, special emphasis is given to the tourism sector. For that purpose, available sickness absence data for Accommodation and food service activities are analyzed as well. Findings – The results show high levels of sickness absence in Croatia. When it comes to tourism, there are slight differences between average country data and the data from Accommodation and food service activities. Originality of the research – This paper contributes to the existing literature of absenteeism and sickness absence as one of its most commonly referred form. This research can also contribute to a better understanding of the extent of sickness absence and its consequences for the employers and the economy in general.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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