EP 88 | What Really Happens When You "Quickly Log On" While Sick

Have you ever told yourself you'd just do "the important bits" while sick, only to pay for it later?

In this episode, Niamh breaks down the real impact of presenteeism at work and why logging on while sick might be doing more harm than good. You'll learn how working while unwell reduces productivity, creates rework, and sets unrealistic expectations within your team. Niamh also explains how remote work has evolved presenteeism, why it hides critical workflow issues, and what leaders can do to build more resilient teams.

00:00 What Presenteeism Looks Like in 2026
02:29 The Impact of Working While Unwell
04:18 Single Points of Failure in Your Workflow
07:07 Semi-presenteeism and The Expectations Problem
09:25 What this means for managers and RTO policies

Niamh Moynihan helps organisations improve productivity, collaboration and sustainable performance. She works with organisations and teams across Ireland and the UK.

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