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Title: 3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Tablet that Documents Work Attendance and Absences - interesting and relatab
Post by: 240B on November 19, 2023, 10:12:00 pm
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Tomislav Rucevic
August 22, 2023


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In a remarkable intersection of history and modernity, an ancient limestone tablet, dating back over 3,000 years, offers us a mesmerizing portal into the heartbeat of human existence—a connection between eras that spans millennia. At the core of this aged relic lies a revelation that transcends time: the art of absence management is a practice deeply etched into the annals of human society.

This historical artifact, affectionately referred to as an ostracon, bestows upon us a unique glimpse into the labor-management practices of ancient Egypt, unfolding during the illustrious reign of Ramses II, around 1250 BCE.

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https://www.softworks.com/blog/3200-year-old-egyptian-tablet-that-documents-work-attendance-and-absences/
Title: Re: 3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Tablet that Documents Work Attendance and Absences - interesting and rel
Post by: bigheadfred on November 19, 2023, 10:33:29 pm
The more things change...
Title: Re: 3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Tablet that Documents Work Attendance and Absences - interesting and rel
Post by: Smokin Joe on November 19, 2023, 10:40:24 pm
Don't tell me....nobody called in when they were sick.