Is Presenteeism Killing Your Company's Productivity?

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12 min read · Jun 17, 2026

Is Presenteeism Killing Your Company's Productivity?

What it is, how it hurts your business and what you can do about it. Everyone knows the impact of employee absenteeism on the workplace but, there is an increasingly common threat that may be even more dangerous to your company's culture and bottom line. It’s called presenteeism. Presenteeism costs businesses over $150 billon each year and can cut individual productivity by 30% or more. This fact sheet will help HR leaders learn what they need to know about this destructive phenomenon—what it is, how it a affects productivity, and tips for how to prevent it as well as address it head on.

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