Presenteeism

The Presenteeism Predicament

[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment Policies, Presenteeism] Do you ever go to work when you’re not feeling 100%? (Please don’t!) Presenteeism – the problem of workers being on the job but, because of illness or other medical conditions, not fully functioning ñ can cut individual productivity by one-third or more, making it a much costlier problem than its productivity-reducing counterpart, absenteeism. Presenteeism isnít always apparent. While it is easy to see when someone is absent from work, itís difficult to tell when (or how much) an illness or medical condition hinders someoneís performance. As a result, presenteeism often goes unrecognized by… Read More »

Why ‘Presenteeism’ is a Big Threat to Your Company’s Productivity

[Source: The Business Journals, 2015 | Keywords: Human Resources, Sick Time] A company with employees who are physically present at work but not functioning at their full potential because of an illness or other medical condition may have a “presenteeism” problem. Presenteeism is one of the largest threats to productivity, and its impact can rival that of absenteeism. Some studies estimate that presenteeism costs U.S. employs $150 billion to $250 billion annually, which represents about 60 percent of the total cost of worker illnesses. In addition, presenteeism can have far-reaching consequences, affecting coworkers, clients and vendors alike, which further compounds… Read More »