Presenteeism: A review and research directions

By D. Lohaus, W. Habermann. Human Resource Management Review, 2019

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Abstract Presenteeism, often defined as going to work ill, is a global phenomenon. In contrast to absenteeism, presenteeism has only recently gained attention as a major factor that affects organizational performance. This article shows that, to date, neither a uniform definition nor consistent measurement methods have been employed in the research on presenteeism. Although there have been several attempts at theory development, a comprehensive model that can explain why people choose presenteeism or absenteeism has yet to be established. Empirical studies have identified correlates of presenteeism, however, a clear distinction between causes and effects has yet to be made. Suggestions for future research cover the relevance, definition, and measurement of the phenomenon and offer a theory development framework that integrates Johns' (2010) prescriptions and refers to the decision-making process.

Subfields: Demography, General Health Professions

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“To work, or not to work, that is the question” – Recent trends and avenues for research on presenteeism (2020, methodology): “, studies focusing on presenteeism as a behaviour mainly draw upon unvalidated single items (Lohaus & Habermann, 2019; Miraglia & Johns, 2016).”
The health-performance framework of presenteeism: Towards understanding an adaptive behaviour (2020, background): “The adaptive purpose of presenteeism underlines our person-centred approach that describes the presentee as an agent in enacting the behaviour, either as a reaction to external demands outside his or her control or as a proactive initiative to control a situation (Cooper and Lu, 2016; Halbesleben et”
Leaders as role models: Effects of leader presenteeism on employee presenteeism and sick leave (2020, methodology): “Presenteeism can be detrimental for ones’ health and productivity (Lohaus & Habermann, 2019; Miraglia & Johns, 2016).”