Absenteeism is not a novel concept in Indian industries. It manifests an employee's decision not to report to work when management has scheduled their presence. Numerous study papers indicate that absenteeism has increased dramatically in some industrial sectors. Absenteeism is caused by a variety of factors, including sickness, accidents, occupational diseases, poor production planning (workflow), poor working conditions and insufficient welfare benefits, a shortage of trained labourers, job insecurity, collective bargaining, a rigid control system, a lack of supervisory support, a lack of interest, and a lack of a cohesive and cordial culture. Absenteeism is neither acceptable for businesses nor beneficial for employees. This study aims to ascertain the factors contributing to employee absenteeism at Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Kumbakonam Limited in the Nagapattinam region. The study's finding specifies that the factors that cause absenteeism among employees are lack of welfare measures, shift basis-drawback, lack of motivation, lack of salary, the pressure of higher officials, occupational stress, and adequate leave facilities. The study suggested that to reduce absenteeism, the corporation should provide leave to employees adopt strategies to motivate employees and improve the relationship among employees.

Keywords: Employees, Absenteeism.