Addressing the rising trend of presenteeism
Steve Thompson, managing director at Forward Role Recruitment, walks us through the concept of presenteeism and delivers advice on how to prevent it from happening.
Tag: Presenteeism
Productivity is pummelled by presenteeism and leaveism
The CIPD has published itsAnnual report on employee absence and wellbeing, revealing that “there are grounds for concern”. However, companies have employed various methods to combat presenteeism and boost staff health.
Absenteeism vs. presenteeism which is worse for the remaining staff
When someone is absent from work, the remaining staff may take on the extra load. But when they come in to work sick, everyone is at risk of catching a cold which is worse
Mind control: Encouraging openness rather than implementing shiny new initiatives
“People usually have no problem talking about feeling physically ill because, that’s just biology, it’s fact, and it’s science.” This passage comes from an article written by Sarah Alonze, senior campaign director at Babel, around our lack of communication around mental health issues. Hoping to learn more about encouraging openness, we asked her a few questions.
The stations in which you’ll find the most sleep deprived Brits
That the nation is filled with sleep deprived Brits is nothing new. But did you know those travelling from certain stations feel the dire need for a wake-up coffee more than others?
How to combat the effect of presenteeism
By Staff writer
Whilst many are familiar with the impact sickness absence has on businesses, especially smaller organisations, little information is provided about the effect of presenteeism.
12 reasons why staff wellbeing needs your attention
We don’t have enough fingers to count the times we’ve experienced one of those stressful, need-coffee-now days. No biggie, work is hard and employees should except that, right” Wrong, staff wellbeing needs your attention asap.
Just some of the criticism British bosses face over staff wellbeing
That UK business leaders encounter much condemnation over staff wellbeing is no secret research about our unhealthy lifestyle gets dredged up almost every day. But as another report hits the internet, what exactly has Britain been criticised for in the first place
What triggers rising trend of presenteeism and how to improve staff health and productivity
The University of East Anglia (UEA) has released a study that aims to improve understanding of the key causes of employees going to work when sick – known as presenteeism – and to make managers more aware of the growing phenomenon.