Productivity (Presenteeism)

This category of productivity involves the obese worker being present, but not be productive for the company due to his or her weight. A study was conducted where two researchers asked these obese employees to estimate the time that it took them to get to work, any lost time feeling fatigued or sick, and time lost due to lack of focus. They continued to calculate these hours lost and the amount of money it would be equal to. They found a result that was not surprising. These obese individuals had a higher amount of money being lost. They also concluded that the obese workers being present, but having very low productivity could be more detrimental than absenteeism.

Cost of Absenteeism and Presenteeism

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                                Obesity is one of the leading causes in presenteeism, second to depression.

Hammond, Ross A., and Ruth Levine. "The Economic Impact of Obesity in the United States." Dove Press (2010): 285-95. Brookings.edu. Dove Medical Press Ltd, 17 Aug. 2010. Web. 3 May 2012.