When Are You Coming Back? Presenteeism in U.K. Prison Officers

Presenteeism has negative implications for staff well-being and the safety of prisons, but little is known about its prevalence and causes. This mixed-methods study examines these issues among 1,682 U.K. officers. Most respondents (84%) reported working while sick at least sometimes, with 53% always...

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1. VerfasserIn: Kinman, Gail (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Clements, Andrew James ; Hart, Jacqui
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2019
In: The prison journal
Jahr: 2019, Band: 99, Heft: 3, Seiten: 363-383
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Health
Job performance
Presenteeism
Prison officers
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Zusammenfassung:Presenteeism has negative implications for staff well-being and the safety of prisons, but little is known about its prevalence and causes. This mixed-methods study examines these issues among 1,682 U.K. officers. Most respondents (84%) reported working while sick at least sometimes, with 53% always doing so. Six linked themes were identified that underpinned presenteeism in the prison sector: punitive absence management systems, pressure from management, short-staffing and fear of letting colleagues down, job insecurity, fear of disbelief and shaming, and duty and professionalism. The implications of presenteeism for the health and job performance of prison officers are considered.
ISSN:1552-7522
DOI:10.1177/0032885519838019