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Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. The act of being present at work even if one is too sick to be productive, or work beyond the expected hours
Etymologies
- From present; modelled on absenteeism (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The cost is even higher when you factor in "presenteeism" -- workers who are physically at work, but distracted (by, I don't know, arranging summer care, perhaps?).”
The Huffington Post: Sheila Lirio Marcelo: Summer Child Care Equals Work Interruption?
“When employees know they're not trusted, they become experts at "presenteeism" - the physical appearance of working, without anything getting done.”
“But, warns Rochelle Morandini, you're not doing yourself or your company any favours with your "presenteeism" - showing up to work so you're physically present on the job but not working up to speed because of illness.”
“Cornell University showing that "presenteeism" - people showing up for work sick - costs the economy $180 billion annually in lost productivity, or more than $250 per employee per year.”
“She and others pointed to a 2004 study by Cornell University showing that "presenteeism" - people showing up for work sick - costs the economy $180 billion annually in lost productivity, or more than $250 per employee per year.”
“In addition, the report said the economic cost of 'presenteeism' - people going to work when they should be at home - could be double that of short-term absenteeism.”
“People who go to work sick -- it's called "presenteeism" -- spread germs and sickness.”
“Line managers had still not shrugged off their "presenteeism" - the assumption that if a woman is not at her desk, she is not working, even though she may be more productive at home.”
“Metabolic syndrome was not linked to increased "presenteeism" - days the employee was at work but performing at less than full capacity because of health reasons.”
“Let’s hear your thoughts, including how presenteeism is handled in your workplace, in the comments.”
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