presenteeism

Definition

The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.

Etymology

From presentee + -ism, after absenteeism, coined by academic Cary Cooper.

Example Sentences

• "Research shows that presenteeism, apart from the obvious danger of contamination of other workers, can lead to longer absence from work later on."
• "Organisations that have noticed an increase in presenteeism are nearly twice as likely to report an increase in stress-related absence and more than twice as likely to report an increase in mental health problems among their staff too."
• "Employers should guarantee sick pay, including for contacts of known cases, and do everything they can to discourage the practice of “presenteeism”."