Presenteeism at work due to health problems
Definition:
Presenteeism due to health problems refers to when employees come to work but operate at a fraction of their capacity due to an untreated physical or mental illness (such as uncontrolled diabetes, depression, or migraines). Unlike absenteeism, the worker is physically present, but their productivity is severely diminished.
Why is it key in the health sector?
For HR and Finance directors, this is a "hidden enemy." Various studies show that presenteeism costs up to three times more than absenteeism. An employee experiencing the initial stages of a chronic condition (such as gradual vision loss or metabolic fatigue) makes more mistakes and performs less, damaging the organization's profitability without it even noticing. PROSPERiA solutions help companies mitigate the costs of presenteeism due to health issues through rapid screenings with evaliA and retinIA, identifying silent risk factors before they impact team productivity and well-being.