How To Handle Employee Absenteeism

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The rise of 'Quiet Quitting' and presenteeism in workforces

Quiet Quitting seems to be the new rising problem within workforces; it’s when staff are really disengaging from their jobs or work and not putting in much effort. The term covers all employees at any age, it’s just been given a new label by Gen-Z on social media...

office employee showing signs of presenteeism

Presenteeism - A Costly Problem

With recent data showing that 59% of employees don’t take time off when they’re sick, we look at the impact of employees being at work when they are sick...

Navigating Absenteeism and the Vital Role of Occupational Health within the Workplace

Employees' unplanned absences, whether due to illness, stress, or other reasons, can disrupt business operations, hinder team dynamics, and impact your bottom line.

Stressed employee showing signs of presenteeism

The importance of Occupational Health intervention in reducing employee presenteeism in the workplace

Presenteeism is two-prong - it’s important and somewhat in many cases, misunderstood. Presenteeism refers to the loss of employee productivity when employees are not fully functional within the workplace due to an illness, injury, or other condition. They may be seen as “being present’ whilst at work, but they are just not performing to their full capabilities.

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Presenteeism in the workplace and the effects on productivity

The cost of employee presenteeism in the workplace is rising. Prior to the pandemic, the effects of presenteeism was costing the UK economy £20bn this has now increased to £27bn. The CIPD has seen presenteeism tripling over the past ten years, but many employers are still not taking action to prevent it. Stress, suboptimal mental health, lack of sleep and poor financial wellbeing are all root causes that have been exacerbated during the pandemic.

How to manage Employee Absenteeism or Presenteeism

The rise of 'Quiet Quitting' and presenteeism in workforces

Presenteeism - A Costly Problem

Navigating Absenteeism and the Vital Role of Occupational Health within the Workplace

The importance of Occupational Health intervention in reducing employee presenteeism in the workplace

How effective is your Employee Absence Management?

Presenteeism in the workplace and the effects on productivity

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