Presenteeism
- “what is presenteeism”
- “presenteeism vs absenteeism”
- “working while sick”
- “should i go to work sick”
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The short answer
Absenteeism is visible and measured; presenteeism is invisible and, by cost estimates, larger. One appears in a spreadsheet; the other appears as work that quietly takes longer and needs redoing.
Side by side
| Aspect | Presenteeism | Absenteeism |
|---|---|---|
| Visible | No | Yes |
| Measured | Rarely | Routinely |
| Estimated cost | Larger | Smaller |
| Punished | No | Often |
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