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Employment Hero: Presenteeism and mental health at work

  • Writer: Felicity Baker
    Felicity Baker
  • May 14
  • 1 min read

We were pleased to contribute to a recent article by Employment Hero exploring the hidden impact of presenteeism — when people continue working while physically or mentally unwell.


Person in a dark suit looks stressed at a wooden table with a laptop, smartphone, glasses, and coffee. Dim lighting creates a tense mood.

In the piece, Dr Felicity Baker shares insight into how anxiety, depression, stress and burnout can affect concentration, decision-making, confidence and performance at work.


The article also highlights why presenteeism can be difficult for managers to spot, particularly when high-performing employees continue to “push through” despite struggling.


It’s an important reminder that being present at work is not the same as being well — and that organisations need to look beyond attendance and output to understand what people may be experiencing.


Read the full article here: Presenteeism and mental health at work


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