The newest research, with respect to disabilities in the workplace, has noted a rise in employer concern regarding presenteeism. What is presenteeism? Presenteeism is the measurement of the productivity of an employee when they are in the workplace. The employee may be present in the workplace but their productivity is low due to mental health issues, pain, disability, improper ergonomics or improper job match. The cost to the employers for presenteeism is hard to capture in direct dollars but it is noted in productivity studies. This webtip covers the research with respect to presenteeism and provides strategies for employers to overcome the issues associated with presenteeism.