Etymology

presenteeism

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Today it means: The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

From presentee + -ism, after absenteeism, coined by academic Cary Cooper.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.

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