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Reducing germs
With growing costs of health insurance, and economic challenges facing many companies, big and small, in the United States, being able to prevent and support sick employees has become increasingly important. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, presenteeism (coming to work sick), is happening more often as economic insecurity sets in and the demands of the workplace increase. Employers can help themselves and their employees with some simple steps to preventing the spread of infectious viruses. Health Awareness: Many employers offer yearly health fairs to teach employees about healthy lifestyles and training on preventing illness in the workplace. The added cost will be minimal compared to the hours lost by sick employees. Minimize the cost of insurance: Easier said than done, we realize, but finding a good insurance program that is affordable for your employees will reduce the spread of infection in your office. Increased insurance costs can be daunting to employers and their employees. Get additional quotes each year from several insurance sources to make sure you're getting a fair price for your program. Find the program that's right for your employees by talking to them and to your insurer. Exercise and eat right: Encourage employees to participate in sponsored exercise programs or join a health club. Many athletic clubs offer reduced rates to employers that have multiple contracts. If you provide snacks at company sponsored meetings, choose healthy alternatives and have water readily available for your employees. Healthy employees equal less sickness in the office. Although you can't stop the spread of every germ that comes into the office, finding ways to minimize their destructive paths can be simple. A clean and healthy office environment will increase the not only the physical well-being of your employees, but the overall mental attitude of your employees. You'll see production go up as your employees feel healthier and supported when that nasty virus does hit.
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