Gerlach, Maisa; Blozik, Eva; Meichtry, André Anton; Hägerbäumer, Miriam; Kilcher, Gablu; Golz, Christoph (2024). Factors of presenteeism and its association with detrimental effects among employees in Switzerland working in different sectors – a cross-sectional study using a multi-item instrument International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 97(7), pp. 767-778. Springe Link 10.1007/s00420-024-02083-x
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Purpose Presenteeism, the phenomenon of employees working despite illness, is a significant issue globally, impacting individual well-being and organizational efficiency. This study examines presenteeism among Swiss employees, exploring its occurrence, primary factors, reasons, and impact on employees’ health. Methods This study used cross-sectional data from 1,521 employees in different sectors in Switzerland. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear models for influencing factors and detrimental effects, such as burnout symptoms, job satisfaction, general health, and quality of life, were calculated for data analysis. Presenteeism was measured using the Hägerbäumer multi-item scale, ranging from 1 = “Never in case of illness” – 5 = “Very often in case of illness.” Results The employees reported that in case of illness, they rarely worked in the last 12 months M = 2.04 (SD = 1.00). A positive approach to presenteeism in the team was associated with less presenteeism (β = -0.07) and problematic leadership culture in dealing with presenteeism with increased presenteeism (β = 0.10). In addition to well-known factors, presenteeism was significant for burnout symptoms (β = 1.49), general health status (β = -1.5), and quality of life (β = -0.01). Conclusion The study offers insights into the phenomenon of presenteeism among Swiss employees in various sectors by applying a multi-item scale for presenteeism. The findings indicate that a positive team dynamic and organizational culture may significantly reduce presenteeism. Presenteeism behavior is a significant factor of adverse outcomes. This highlights the importance of acknowledging presenteeism in the context of occupational health.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
School of Health Professions School of Health Professions > Nursing School of Health Professions > Nursing > Innovation in the Field of Health Care and Human Resources Development |
Name: |
Gerlach, Maisa; Blozik, Eva; Meichtry, André Anton; Hägerbäumer, Miriam; Kilcher, Gablu and Golz, Christoph  0000-0003-1711-5106 |
ISSN: |
0340-0131 |
Publisher: |
Springe Link |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Christoph Golz |
Date Deposited: |
30 Jul 2024 13:57 |
Last Modified: |
24 Oct 2024 18:02 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1007/s00420-024-02083-x |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Presenteeism Culture Chronic disease Regression Swiss employees Health outcomes |
ARBOR DOI: |
10.24451/arbor.21997 |
URI: |
https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/21997 |
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