{"id":10057,"date":"2016-01-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.philips.com\/resources\/blog\/2014\/01\/presenteeism-at-work-and-caregivers.html"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:14:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T21:14:48","slug":"presenteeism-at-work-and-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeline.com\/blog\/presenteeism-at-work-and-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenteeism at Work and Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you find yourself going to work more often when you\u2019re ill? If so, you\u2019re not alone. Presenteeism, defined as employees going to work when they\u2019re sick and not fully functioning, has become a problem in organizations. Presenteeism at work has been on the rise in the US, costing employers as much as $150 billion each year, according to Harvard Business Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Caregivers and Presenteeism at Work<\/h2>\n

This issue is even more relevant for caregivers, who often deal with higher levels of exhaustion, stress, and mental fatigue. As a caregiver, you likely already juggle a full day, and when you push yourself to go into work when you\u2019re ill, your recovery time increases. A caregiver\u2019s day is often longer than that of a non-caregiver, with less time for rest or exercise.<\/p>\n

At work, this means that it takes longer to complete tasks when you\u2019re sick, causing an endless loop of extended hours and mental and physical fatigue.<\/p>\n

Stress and Fear<\/h2>\n

If you’re a caregiver, it’s not just about getting through a full day. It’s about getting through the rest of your life. You have to be alert enough to make sure your loved ones are safe and healthy, but you also have to make sure that you can take care of yourself.<\/p>\n

The effects of working while ill can multiply. You may feel that it\u2019s better to \u201ctough it out\u201d when you\u2019re sick, but this can negatively affect your job performance in the long run. Organizations like the CIPD have urged companies to \u201ctake preemptive action to address employees\u2019 concerns in times of challenge, uncertainty, and change.\u201d This means addressing presenteeism directly by providing wellness programs, frequent communication about changing job requirements, and a corporate environment that encourages mental and physical health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why do so many people, including caregivers, feel the need to go into work when they are ill? Things like a slow economy and job cuts keep employees coming into work out of fear. When a caregiver is ill, they might feel the need to save their sick days and vacation time in case they should need it later for a family emergency. What\u2019s more, many caregivers need the financial resources<\/a> of their job in order to continue to care for their loved ones.<\/p>\n

The issue of presenteeism is another reminder of just how important a healthy work\/life balance<\/a> is. You need to stay proactive about your own health in order to be of help to the person you care for. Losing a job because of poor performance, becoming sick for extended periods of time, and the development of chronic conditions can all come about due to presenteeism.<\/p>\n

The good news is that companies have begun to recognize this issue and see that it\u2019s in their benefit to work with employees on managing sick time and personal days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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