the practice of persistently working longer hours and taking fewer holidays than the terms of one's employment demand, esp as a result of fear of losing one's job
Word origin
C20: a play on absenteeism
Examples of 'presenteeism' in a sentence
presenteeism
It is sometimes said that presenteeism can be more costly to corporations than absenteeism.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They are challenging the prevalent culture of presenteeism and face time.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Ending the macho jackets-on-chair presenteeism was not only easy but improved results.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
More than four in five of them said there was a 'culture of presenteeism'.
The Sun (2014)
A yoke of presenteeism weighs upon the entire family.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This survey is only the latest of many urging caution about presenteeism.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And don't get obsessed with presenteeism because it may not relate to productivity.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The oldest method is the presenteeism prop.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The more 'presenteeism', apparently, the more people keel over.