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[Development of a presenteeism questionnaire for skilled workers at high-technology enterprises].
Li Sheng1, Jian-Shi Huang, Lian He
1Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
Summary
A new presenteeism questionnaire was developed for Chinese high-technology skilled workers. This validated tool measures how health affects productivity, showing significant impacts on this workforce.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychometrics
- Workforce Productivity
Context:
- High-technology industries face unique workforce challenges.
- Presenteeism, working while unwell, impacts productivity and well-being.
- Skilled workers in China's tech sector require tailored assessment tools.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a reliable presenteeism questionnaire.
- To assess the influence of general health conditions on productivity.
- To specifically target skilled workers in Chinese high-technology enterprises.
Summary:
- The questionnaire comprises two sections: general health status and its impact on productivity.
- It includes 8 dimensions: Ache, Symptoms, Sleeping problem, Attention, Bad emotion, Pressure, Fatigue, and Social adapting.
- Statistical analyses confirmed good reliability (Cronbach's alpha > 0.69) and validity (RMSEA=0.05).
Impact:
- The study provides a robust tool for measuring presenteeism in a critical workforce.
- Findings highlight the prevalence of health-related productivity loss among tech workers.
- Results can inform workplace health interventions and productivity management strategies.
