Will You Add? - Presenteeism: The Hidden Costs of Business

Presenteeism, a relatively unknown concept, is the complement of Absenteeism. It is defined as the measure of lost productivity cost due to employees actually showing up for work, but not being fully engaged and productive mainly because of personal health and life issue distractions. Currently, Presenteeism is estimated to be up to 7 ? times more costly to employers than absenteeism. (1)

Statistically, Presenteeism rears its ugly head and shows itself for what it really is… a costly, somewhat unseen threat to employers. It is considered a threat because of its stealthy nature. The term itself is new, only recently added to our language. Considering the following alarming statistics, your business may be in danger. Management: Leadership And The Use Of Fear As A Motivator
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Statistically, Presenteeism rears its ugly head and shows itself for what it really is… a costly, somewhat unseen threat to employers. It is considered a threat because of its stealthy nature. The term itself is new, only recently added to our language. Considering the following alarming statistics, your business may be in danger. Low Cost High Risk Merchant Accounts
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Statistically, Presenteeism rears its ugly head and shows itself for what it really is… a costly, somewhat unseen threat to employers. It is considered a threat because of its stealthy nature. The term itself is new, only recently added to our language. Considering the following alarming statistics, your business may be in danger. Want To Sell Drugs? Then be a Drug Representative
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• Presenteeism accounts for 61% of an employees total lost productivity and medical costs. (4)

• Presenteeism costs employers an estimated $2000/yr/employee. (10)

• Employees working at diminished capacity cost employers $250 Billion/yr. (8)

• 42% of employees anticipate elder care issues over the next five years. (2)

• 37% of employees with current elder care issues have lost work time per week, a total of (11) hours/wk spent. (2)

• On average, employees spent about 8 hours over the previous two-weeks off work, related to giving care. Some of that was paid, such as

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