"The COVID-19 pandemic means that many organizations are under considerable pressure to remain productive and profitable. Although reducing the cost of sickness absence may seem a priority, there is growing evidence that sickness presenteeism (continuing to work when unwell) is far more costly than absenteeism [1,2]. It is therefore crucial to highlight the wide-ranging costs of presenteeism for individuals and organization, the factors that encourage it, and the additional risks posed by the pandemic. How organizations can reduce the incidence and damage caused by presenteeism should also be considered."

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