Understanding sickness presenteeism: causes, risks and solutions: guidelines series

Awareness is growing of the scale of sickness presenteeism—continuing to work while unwell—and its impact on both employees and organizations. This guide examines the occupational, organizational and personal factors that contribute to dysfunctional sickness presenteeism and how it can affect employee wellbeing and performance. It presents a range of evidence-based strategies to help organizations mitigate the negative effects and highlights the essential role played by occupational health practitioners in promoting a ‘healthier’ approach to sickness absence.