Tackling sickness presenteeism in organisations: What can be done?

Lakiša, S. (Participant)

Laboratory of Hygiene and Occupational Diseases

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Period	16 May 2025
Event type	Webinar
Location	United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International

Keywords

OSH
occupational health
work-life balance

Field of Science

3.3 Health sciences

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Professor Gail Kinman and Dr. Christine Grant Awareness of sickness presenteeism and its impact on employees and organisations is growing. Research shows a rise in presenteeism, particularly for mental health issues, with healthcare workers and home-based employees especially vulnerable. Although working while not fully fit can be beneficial, dysfunctional presenteeism poses significant health and safety risks. It can delay recovery, increase the risk of future health problems and absenteeism, and reduce productivity. Sickness presenteeism can also lead to errors, accidents and injuries, impacting not only the sick employee but also their colleagues and the public. This can be particularly harmful in roles involving the wellbeing and safety of others. To address dysfunctional presenteeism effectively, systemic, evidence-based interventions are required.