Unwanted presence (presenteeism)
Article Type: Abstracts From: Human Resource Management International Digest, Volume 19, Issue 4
Smedley T.People Management (UK), 13 January 2011, Start page: 16, No. of pages: 5
Argues that presenteeism can be a problematic as absenteeism and discusses how it can be tackled as part of an effective absence management process. Indicates the extent of presenteeism in the UK and its costs to business in lost productivity and poor work. Discusses why people come to work when they are ill,pointing to the fear of redundancies in the current economic climate as fuelling presenteeism. Explains what organizations can do to manage presenteeism,underlining the importance of taking action. An inset gives links to other sources of advice.ISSN: 1358-6297Reference: 40AE586
Keywords: Attendance, Health, Illness, Sick leave, United Kingdom
