strait definition: The definition of a strait is a difficulty or a hard situation. (noun) An example of a strait is a poor family being in âdire straits.â...
1. The cost of presenteeism has now surpassed the cost of absenteeism. Presenteeism, which refers to sick employees who come to work instead of staying at home, now surpasses $180 billion annually.Absenteeism, where the employee does not report to work, costs $118 billion annually and medical expenses and lost productivity.Employee illness can be grouped into five different categories.bsenteeism, where the employee does not report to work, costs $118 billion annually and medical expenses and lost productivity. Employee illness can be grouped into five different categories.
1 Studies suggest that the time lost and cost of presenteeism far outweigh those of absenteeism and that the amount of presenteeism varies depending on the health condition or conditions. 2  Mental health conditions appear to lead to more presenteeism than physical health conditions.resenteeism therefore cost 1.8 times that of absenteeism. The Governmentâs Foresight Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project (2008) estimated the annual cost of presenteeism associated with mental health problems to be around Â£9.7 billion in the UK.