And why it's important to address it...
Presenteeism sounds like a relatively new concept but one that has probably been around forever....the time when people come to work but are not actually that productive. It maybe that you maybe struggling with presenteeism yourself and haven't recognised the signs. Alternatively, it maybe that presenteeism has become an issue at your place of work.
If this is the case, there there are ways to address it to help motivate and engage with colleagues more effectively. Before looking at ways to address the issue, let's look at some of the signs.
Potential signs of presenteeism
- Low morale
- Burnout
- Boredom
- Lack of appreciation
- Reduced productivity
- Poor decision making
None of the above behaviours are good or productive for any organisation - whatever the size.
If you think presenteeism is affecting your team or business offering a wellbeing program can certainly help.
6 Benefits Of Establishing A Wellbeing Program
Establishing a focus on wellbeing program can have the positive impact, reducing presenteeism by
- Creating a caring workplace culture
- Promoting wellness with a variety of initiatives such as regular online yoga, group classes or challenges
- Offering flexible working practices - be it hybrid, flexible or remote working options
- Encouraging colleagues to 'connect' with each other
- Providing learning opportunities from both a personal and professional perspective
- Creating an environment that supports self care. Having a senior member of the organisation taking an active role can really help this and show that it is a valued and important initiative
At My Life Tonic we offer support to assist the ongoing physical and mental health of colleagues, whilst also providing the frameworks to ensure that the positive steps taken become part of a established routine in their day to day lives.
Contact us to find out how we can support you and your colleagues.
