Effects of Presenteeism Syndrome on Employees’ Burnout Levels

Although employees in an organization are forced to go to work, they are sometimes unable to work due to the lack of their physical and psychological health. Being at work physically and taking part in that environment cannot be inferred as employees are actually ready for the organizational tasks mentally. This turns out the lack of efficiency and is defined as presenteeism. One of the other situations preventing efficiency is known as burnout syndrome of employees. This syndrome, frequently seen in all kinds of organizations, is a recognized disorder of employees which is referring to a long-term exhaustion. Therefore, organizations can only remain powerful as long as they provide a suitable work climate and recruit well-trained healthy employees. In this study, the effects of presenteeism syndrome on employees’ burnout levels are analyzed. In order to collect the required data, Stanford Presenteeism Scale and Maslach Burnout Scale are used. 136 employees working in both public and private banks in Konya province have been included to the research. This study is thought to contribute to the new studies as the subject matters have only recently found a place in related management field.