Change of productivity loss due to presenteeism among the ageing workforce: Role of work support, workplace discrimination, and the work-nonwork interface

Tianan Yang, Yexin Liu, Zhenjiao Chen, Jianwei Deng*

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    Abstract

    Presenteeism behaviour (working while one is ill or experiencing cognitive or emotional difficulties) and the consequent productivity loss are attracting growing attention. Without proper support, employees who are under stress or ill are prone to presenteeism, which incurs invisible burdens on organizations. In this study, we focussed on productivity loss due to presenteeism (PRE) among the ageing workforce, because this group may be more vulnerable to productivity loss due to age-related deteriorating cognitive functions and physical abilities. We established a longitudinal latent difference score model over a two-wave period so we could examine whether and how the work–nonwork interface mediates the effects of work support and workplace discrimination (DIS) on PRE. The results showed that the work–nonwork interface fully mediated the positive influence of DIS on PRE as well as the negative influence of supervisor support.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)491-510
    Number of pages20
    JournalHuman Resource Management Journal
    Volume33
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2023

    Keywords

    • coworker and supervisor support
    • latent difference score model
    • presenteeism
    • productivity loss
    • workplace discrimination
    • work–nonwork interface

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