Course Description

As employees, we sometimes go into work despite not feeling well, known as sickness presenteeism. But what are the consequences of sickness presenteeism on our health and wellbeing? Alison Collins will present the findings from a systematic review of sickness presenteeism and sickness absence, along with the results of two research projects to explore the outcomes associated with going to work whilst ill over time. She will differentiate between sickness presenteeism that is voluntary (people want to work despite illness) and involuntary (responding to pressures of work) and explore the impact upon health and wellbeing outcomes. The webinar will explore outcomes in terms of physical health, mental health, future sickness absence and work performance.


You will learn:

  • Why people go to work despite being ill
  • What is the impact of sickness presenteeism and sickness absence on employee health and wellbeing
  • How sickness presenteeism which is voluntary and supported by flexible organizational policies and practices can lead to positive outcomes for employees



Members

If you have been provided with a Record ID through your organization, please update your profile before enrolling in a course. In order for your certificate to be issued, your profile needs to be up-to-date prior to your enrollment.

If you are having any issues, please contact [email protected]


Lecturer, Centre for Organizational Health and Wellbeing at Lancaster University, UK

Alison Collins, PhD

Alison Collins is a lecturer for the Centre for Organizational Health and Wellbeing at Lancaster University, UK. She earned her master’s degree in occupational psychology, and her doctoral degree, from the University of Sheffield, UK. Alison’s research interests centre upon the implicit and explicit contracts employees have with their organization, workplace social support, homeworking and sickness presenteeism.This program is pre-approved by VRA Canada for a 1 hour training session

Course curriculum

  • 1

    What are the Consequences of Sickness Presenteeism and Sickness Absence on Employee Health and Wellbeing?

    • Pre-Survey

    • What are the Consequences of Sickness Presenteeism and Sickness Absence on Employee Health and Wellbeing?

    • What are the Consequences of Sickness Presenteeism and Sickness Absence on Employee Health and Wellbeing? - Presentation Slides

    • Evaluation Survey