Word of the Day – Presenteeism

Presenteeism (n)

pree-szent-ee-izm

The practice of being present at one’s place of work for more hours than is required, especially as a manifestation of insecurity about one’s job.

Or in the current climate of job insecurity; trying to keep one’s job.

Example sentences

“They see what presenteeism has done to their parents.”

“And with a UK work culture which values presenteeism and overtime, ambitious young men are left with little time for anything else.”