Flu

In addition to the exceptionally busy flu season that is predicted, you may be faced with employees’ plans to take time off during the holidays.

Five ways to handle holiday vacations:

DON’T wait until mid-November to consider upcoming time off. Keep in mind that you may also be juggling absenteeism due to illness.

PRIORITIZE vacation requests. Decide how … Continue Reading »

Eating meals, chatting on the phone, listening to voicemail and checking e-mails — all normal work-related activities, right? Right, except these are typical activities today’s employees may be doing while driving. The Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW), sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), was officially last week, … Continue Reading »

Employees who show up for work enthusiastic and passionate about their jobs — does it sound too good to be true? Don’t give up hope: You may find a renewed sense of purpose among workers after trying these tactics that aim to jump-start productivity.

Focus on the positive. Approach each employee as a valuable individual with … Continue Reading »

The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … Continue Reading »

Every year, 5 to 20% of the population gets the seasonal flu, and employers lose an estimated $10 billion due to lost productivity, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). This year we have the added concern of the H1N1(swine flu) virus. The Centers for Disease Control is preparing for an early flu … Continue Reading »

When it comes to decision-making, we are all predictable creatures of habit. We glean information from the world around us, and then color it with our own perceptions. Sometimes our feelings and internal dialogue lead the way more than the facts at hand. Set a higher standard for decision-making by recognizing these common traps, and … Continue Reading »

With the news swirling with reports of H1N1 (swine) flu spreading in our schools and universities, preparing the workplace now for the possibility of an outbreak is critical. Bright spots in recent flu news are that H1N1 is unlikely to recombine with seasonal flu, Tamiflu is still fully effective against the virus and one dose … Continue Reading »

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu in an average year, with more than 200,000 hospitalized from complications.
With the threat of H1N1, this flu season looks to be anything but average:

• Up to 50% of Americans infected
• 1.8 million hospital admissions
• 30,000 to 90,000 deaths in the U.S. alone
Now … Continue Reading »

Everyone likes to feel recognized and appreciated. But how do you reward good performance in a way that inspires employees to do more, creates a positive working environment … and doesn’t break your budget? You may think your incentive program is working, but if you fall into any of these common pitfalls you may be … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest or aren’t able to attend a program outside the home or office. Our conferences provide essential information and advice you can put to use in your workplace.
In an upcoming conference (September … Continue Reading »