CPHR CPD:  1.0

 Session Topic

In many workplaces, the warning signs of burnout are not properly identified and addressed. Too often we idolize the long hours and admire the work ethic of people who are able to consistently put in 60, 70, and 80 hour work weeks. Being dedicated to your craft and showing commitment by working hard should be commended, but burnout and presenteeism aren’t traits that we should endorse. The negative effects of burnout and presenteeism are costing businesses tens of thousands a year in loss of productivity and safety incidents.

Woody Allen once said that 80% of success in life can be attributed to simply showing up. But a growing body of research indicates that—in the workplace, at least—this wry estimate may be somewhat optimistic. Researchers say that presenteeism—the problem of workers’ being on the job but, because of illness or other medical conditions, not fully functioning—can cut individual productivity by one-third or more. – Harvard Business Review (2004)

Presenteeism is when an employee comes into work without being mentally, emotionally, or physically ready and able to perform their duties. This can be due to burnout, personal challenges, physical injury, or any other factor that impacts their mental or physical health. Presenteeism is often unknown or misunderstood in most workplaces, but it has devastating effects on employee performance and productivity.

About the Facilitators

W. Coby Milne - Workforce Specialist

Coby is a skilled facilitator and has an extensive background in workforce and talent development with a master’s degree focused on building workforce and community capacity. Coby is recognized as a leading expert in the effects that workplace culture has on workforce development and organizational productivity.

James Schofield - Business Strategist

James is a talented and experienced business coach with a specialization in human resource management and talent attraction and retention. James is well known as an authority on the vital role that human resources and leadership have on the performance and profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

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