As job satisfaction increases, absenteeism tends to go up; as job satisfaction decreases, absenteeism often goes down.

Job Satisfaction

A measure of how content an individual is with their job, encompassing various factors such as work environment, role clarity, and compensation.

Absenteeism

The habitual non-presence of an employee at their job, which can be due to various reasons including illness, personal issues, or disengagement from work.