Presenteeism: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Presenteeism noun. Staying at work longer than needed, or coming in while ill, to look committed.
How to say it
prez-un-TEE-iz-um/ˌprɛz(ə)nˈtiːɪz(ə)m/
5 syllables, stressed on the third (TEE).
Presenteeism in a sentence
A culture of presenteeism meant nobody left before the boss, however little they did.
Presenteeism costs firms more than sick days, as ill staff spread colds and work badly.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- face time
- long hours
Opposite:
- absenteeism
Where presenteeism comes from
Formed in the 20th century from present, on the model of absenteeism.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
_____ costs firms more than sick days, as ill staff spread colds and work badly.
- presenteeism
- malingerer
- camaraderie
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presenteeism: Presenteeism costs firms more than sick days, as ill staff spread colds and work badly.