Presenteeism – When Working While Sick Becomes a Risk
From Work. Health. Me. · 00:21:28
Show by Andrea Leipelt
Why Staying at Work Isn’t Always the Responsible Choice Going to work while sick can sometimes feel like the responsible thing to do. There is work waiting, colleagues are already absent, or an important meeting cannot be postponed. But being present does not automatically mean being fit for work. In this episode of Work. Health. Me., occupational physician Andrea Leipelt explores presenteeism – working despite health problems that may affect performance, recovery or safety. This episode looks at: • why people continue working when they are sick • why not every health problem automatically means being unfit for work • how job demands influence work ability • when working while sick can become a safety risk • why contagious illnesses also affect colleagues and others • presenteeism while working from home • how workplace culture and leadership influence our decisions • what employers can do to support healthy and responsible choices Especially during times when respiratory infections are more common, staying at work is not always the responsible choice. Sometimes it is right to work. Sometimes work needs to be adjusted. And sometimes the best decision is simply to rest. Because healthy work is not about being present at all costs. It is about staying healthy, safe and able to work over the long term. Further Information For reliable information on workplace health, occupational safety and presenteeism: • European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) https://osha.europa.eu/ • World Health Organization – Health and Work https://www.who.int/health-topics/occupational-health • UK Health and Safety Executive – Health and Safety at Work https://www.hse.gov.uk/ Book Recommendation 📚 The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees – and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line by Leigh Stringer A practical look at how workplace design, culture and organisational decisions can influence employee health and well-being. Contact 📧 [email protected] Questions, feedback or ideas for future episodes are always welcome. 🎙️ Work. Health. Me. Real topics. Practical insights. A healthier working life. presenteeism, working while sick, occupational health, workplace health, workplace safety, work ability, employee wellbeing, sick at work, healthy workplace, occupational physician, Work Health Me
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