Was Woody Allen correct in saying that 80% of success in life can be attributed to simply showing up? By now we’ve all heard the term “presenteeism” which implies that while a person is physically at work, they certainly aren’t present and their performance is dramatically hindered as a result. The cost to employers is very real, so how can we reduce this common state?
Presenteeism (and How Much It Costs Employers)
You may not have heard of the word presenteeism, but you probably have heard of the much more common “butt-in-seat time.” Managers often judge employees based on how many hours they work rather than by their end product and contribution.
