Presenteeism and home-based Telework across the Visegrad countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multivariate Analysis Approach

Dulhofer, Markus (2024) Presenteeism and home-based Telework across the Visegrad countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multivariate Analysis Approach. GAZDASÁG ÉS TÁRSADALOM, 17 (3). pp. 97-121. ISSN 0865-7823

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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyse the factors that contribute to presenteeism in the Visegrad countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study specifically focuses on the influence of different levels of telework utilization (no te-lework, occasional telework, and frequent telework) on the probability of presenteeism. Methods: The analysis included data from the European Working Condi-tion Telephone Survey (EWCTS) carried out in 2021, which in-volved 1806 individuals from the Visegrad nations. Logistic reg-ression models were used for calculation. Main results: The study discovered that regular telework increases the chances of presenteeism, where those who frequently or consistently telework are more likely to work while being ill. Emotional exhaustion, managerial support, and collegial support was found to be a significant indicator of presenteeism. Furthermore, the combina-tion of working at high speed and facing tight deadlines was found to be linked to increased presenteeism, particularly for in-dividuals who often or always telework. Conclusion: The results emphasize the intricate connection between telework and presenteeism in the Visegrad nations during the pandemic. This study highlights the significance of dealing with these aspects, especially in the context of the growing adoption of te-lework, in order to uphold employee well-being and productivity.

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