presenteeism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.

Pronunciation

/pɹɛ.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/

Word forms

presenteeism

Etymology

From presentee + -ism, after absenteeism, coined by academic Cary Cooper.

Derived words

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