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 »