Q: How can I be active while working in an office?

One way to do this is by taking 5-minute breaks every so often to walk around the office. Instead of calling your colleague, why not get up and go speak to them? Another way to increase the amount you move each day is to go for a walk at lunchtime. Whether you have an hour or 10 minutes this is more than enough time to go for a walk outside. Why not cycle to work? If you live close enough, cycling to work is a great way to stay active. Not only is it a fantastic way to start your day, but it also has many benefits for your health.

Q: How can I stay active in the office?

Standing desks are becoming more popular in the workplace, they can really increase overall movement throughout the day.

Q: How can I encourage my staff to be active?

As a manager, you can introduce group activities such as quizzes or group walks. Staff will enjoy the camaraderie and benefit from a small break from work.

Q: How often should I be active during the day?

At least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity is the minimum you should be aiming for. Walking is an easy but effective way to achieve this!

Question 1

What is presenteeism?

Accepted Answer

Presenteeism means reduced productivity when employees come to work and are not fully engaged or perform at lower levels as a result of ill health. Some employees feel the need to continue working despite their sickness. Presenteeism is the exact opposite of absenteeism at work.

Question 2

Why should you manage it?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that presenteeism is hugely costly to employers, but all too often ignored. 

Managing it well not only saves money in both the short and longer-term but also contributes to the development of an engaged and productive workforce.

Presenteeism can lead to increases in mental health conditions, such as workplace stress and burnout. Both of which, can significantly impact your business due to reduced productivity and engagement. It can also lead to poor employee retention.

Workplace culture has a strong influence on the health and well-being of employees. All employees should be treated fairly, and Managers should understand how to deal with all issues that occur and follow the Company process.

Question 3

How do you know if you have presenteeism?

Accepted Answer

- Employees arriving late or leaving early. 
- Employees missing lunch breaks or appearing to work long hours.
- Employees working whilst sick or on holiday.
- Employees looking more tired than usual.
- Setting unreasonable workloads and deadlines.

Question 4

Here are a few tips that may help reduce it, but it isn’t as straightforward as you think!

Accepted Answer

- Training and Development
- Employee Engagement
- Company Culture – open communication.
- Promote wellness. Discourage employees from working whilst unwell. Manage absences appropriately.
- Adopt a presenteeism-free culture. Possibly create a presenteeism policy.
- Encourage open communication.
- Conduct regular staff surveys.
- Review sickness absence policies.
- Lead by example.
- Ensure employees take their holiday.
- Ensure employees do not work excessive amounts of overtime.
- With adequate workplace support from Line Managers, HR and Occupational Health, presenteeism levels will start to decline.

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