Presenteeism: The Hidden Cost of “Just Pushing Through”

What happens when people drag themselves to work unwell? In this eye-opening episode, host Matt Smeed is joined by clinical solution strategist Angélica Barrero Guinand (iFeel) and senior research leader Ben Moss (RAND Europe) to unpack presenteeism — the often misunderstood phenomenon of working while too ill to perform effectively.They explore:- The difference between harmful "true" presenteeism and helpful functional/therapeutic presence.- Why it costs organisations far more than absenteeism- The emotional suffering, contagion effect & links to burnout- How psychological safety, better productivity definitions and early intervention can change the gameA hopeful, research-backed conversation about sustainable performance, shared responsibility, and the future of workplace wellbeing.(Reports mentioned: "The Silent Profit Drain" by iFeel + "Seeing Presenteeism Differently" by Robertson Cooper)