Presenteeism and absenteeism in the manufacturing sector: A multilevel approach identifying underlying factors and relations to health

Nowak, Joshua; Emmermacher, Andre; Wendsche, Johannes; Döbler, Antonia-Sophie; Wegge, Jürgen

doi:10.1007/s12144-022-03013-1

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“…However, the number of daily sick permits for June The data on the number of days sick permits per month is determined by calculating how many days a machine operator counts as absent due to illness on the unit-level attendance data. Unit-level attendance data can be used to determine an individual's health [7]. Thus, the individual health of CNC machine operators affects the presenteeism of the manufacturing unit, especially machine operators.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This is due to the association of physical workload with the individual health of the machine operator. The individual health of the operator affects the attendance rate of employees [7]. The consequences of such neglect are cumulative and continuous, so the longer it is left unchecked, the more intense the effect of physical workload on the individual health of the machine operator.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Designing Ergonomic Standing Chair for Computer Numerical Control Machine Operators using TRIZ

Rasyid

Caesaron²,

Yekti³

2024

IJIES

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In this research, the working hours and posture of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine operators were investigated to determine the physical workload that they experienced during their daily work. Based on our observations, the operator works 8-hour regular shifts or 12-hour long shifts for 5 – 6 days a week. During these shifts, the operators work in front of the CNC machine while standing upright without any tools to rest. Preliminary research was conducted to evaluate these conditions the results show 13 out of 20 CNC machine operators complained about physical fatigue while working the CNC machines. It can also be concluded that the operators are experiencing excessive workload based on a workload assessment using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) method. To solve this problem, a standing chair is designed with ergonomics in mind. The dimensions of the standing chair are based on the anthropometry of the CNC machine operators, which was never used before. The design process is conducted using the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) methodology. Need statements from the CNC machine operators and design requirements from the stakeholders are converted into design specifications using TRIZ methodology. Parameters are determined to increase the capability of the existing design based on the design specifications. The result of this research is a standing chair that is suitable for the operator’s needs. Based on the analysis of the design result and the stress analysis simulation, it can be concluded a functional standing chair can be ergonomically designed with the TRIZ methodology.

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Section: Figure 1 -Total Daily Sick Permit Of Cnc Machine Operators P...mentioning

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Section: Figure 3 -Total Pain Complaint Based On the Body Partmentioning

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Designing Ergonomic Standing Chair for Computer Numerical Control Machine Operators using TRIZ

Rasyid

Caesaron²,

Yekti³

2024

IJIES

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“…Numerous studies have linked presenteeism with a variety of medical conditions, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to allergies, with migraines and allergies producing a greater value of decreased productivity compared to the monetary value of direct healthcare expenditures. This condition is known as presenteeism, in which employees are physically present at work but are not putting forth their best effort [41]. The levels of productivity can also be affected by on-the-job training or office environments, which can be viewed as direct factors, while indirect factors such as worker health are discussed.…”

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“…Absenteeism of the employees resulted in direct costs to the company in the form of wages paid to the employees during their absences as compensation for medical and illness benefits, as well as indirect costs resulting from a reduction in daily labour. Absenteeism can be calculated as its specific cost by quantifying the worker's absences in work-related to illness with knowledge of the employee's actual hours of work [41]. The studies conducted by psychologists and social scientists focused primarily on short-term variables, and their findings were criticized for relying on the employees' fundamental problems while lacking a true systematic component to prove absenteeism.…”

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Awareness of Mental Health Issues in Malaysian Construction Industry

Muneera Esa,

Praveena Muniandy,

Nurul Ain Syahirah Binti Mohd Noor

2024

HQOL

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a statement indicating that mental health issues have been associated with a significant proportion of diseases within the construction sector from March 2018 to March 2019. This study aims to examine the level of awareness within the Malaysian Construction Industry regarding mental illness and the industry's perception of this issue. The main objective of this study is to ascertain the underlying factors contributing to mental health issues experienced by employees within the construction industry. Additionally, it seeks to examine the effects of employees' mental health on the performance of the construction industry, specifically in relation to absenteeism and presenteeism. The research approach employed in this study is a quantitative methodology. Based on the data collected from the survey, this study establishes that employees in the construction industry encounter mental health challenges. Although the majority of participants in the survey exhibit stable mental health conditions, the data also reveals the presence of respondents who experience mental health concerns. This study examines the occurrence of mental health issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among construction workers. The focus is on individuals who are mostly employed in white-collar positions within the construction industry and fall within the age range of 26 to 30 years. Additionally, the study considers employees who have accumulated between 0 to 5 years of work experience. Individuals who are employed in professions with a higher likelihood of insecure employment and lower income tend to exhibit a greater susceptibility to mental health issues. Therefore, it is imperative that the topic of mental health difficulties is not disregarded and is actively addressed by scholars and governmental agencies in Malaysia, in order to promote a healthier mental wellness for employees in the future. The data also indicates that the average rates of absenteeism and presenteeism are 5.8% and 22.4% respectively, resulting in a combined average cost of RM 311.99. Further investigation is necessary in order to enhance scholarly and practical understanding.

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“…Absenteeism is a strategically relevant problem in different sectors [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ] and types of organizations [ 17 , 18 ]. During COVID-19, the absence of employees was one of the most challenging organizational behaviors among different occupations.…”

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The Psychosocial Model of Absenteeism: Transition from 4.0 to 5.0

Sitarevic

Tomašević

Sofić

et al. 2023

Behavioral Sciences

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The research provides insight into the factors that determine absenteeism in different types of organizations, in order to facilitate the adjustment of employees and organizations in the transition process from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. The aim of the study is to predict the absenteeism of employees in the context of job characteristics and mental health. Additionally, the research investigated the effect of size, ownership, and sector of the companies on absenteeism, job characteristics, and mental health. The sample included responses from 502 employees of different sociodemographic characteristics that work in various types of organizations, performing white-collar and blue-collar jobs. A short mental health questionnaire—Mental Health Inventory, MHI-5—was used in order to measure mental health. The Job Characteristics Questionnaire was used to measure the employees’ perceptions of their job characteristics—job variety, autonomy, feedback, dealing with others, task identity, and friendship. The absenteeism is operationalized with the question: “During the past 12 months, how many days were you absent from work for any reason?”. The findings suggest that mental health and job characteristics significantly reduce absenteeism among different sectors. The result showed that the size, ownership, and sector of the organization significantly affect the absenteeism, job characteristics, and the mental health of the employees. The results support the premises of Industry 5.0 and offer a new human-centric approach to absenteeism through the promotion of mental health through long-term organizational strategies and a more inclusive approach to employees’ preferences in relation to job characteristics. The study offers a new, double-sided model of absenteeism, determining causal factors from the perspective of personal and organizational factors.

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Presenteeism and absenteeism in the manufacturing sector: A multilevel approach identifying underlying factors and relations to health

Cited by 7 publications

References 84 publications

Designing Ergonomic Standing Chair for Computer Numerical Control Machine Operators using TRIZ

Designing Ergonomic Standing Chair for Computer Numerical Control Machine Operators using TRIZ

Awareness of Mental Health Issues in Malaysian Construction Industry

The Psychosocial Model of Absenteeism: Transition from 4.0 to 5.0

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