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presenteeism.

The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹɛ.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/Received-Pronunciation/ˌpɹɛ.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/General-American
  1. The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.

    UK · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From presentee + -ism, after absenteeism, coined by academic Cary Cooper.

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