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Professor Who Coined 'Presenteeism' Calls Strict Office Policies 'Dinosaur' Approach
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Sir Cary Cooper Criticizes Office Return Push, Calls for Overhaul
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Sir Cary Cooper, a professor of organisational psychology and health at the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School, has criticized employers who impose strict office attendance requirements on their staff. Cooper, who coined the term 'presenteeism,' argues that such policies risk driving away talented workers. He specifically mentioned major companies like Amazon, which have renewed efforts to force workers back into the office five days a week. Cooper referred to these employers as 'dinosaurs' for their outdated approach to workplace management.