HR Tip of the Month
Illness in the Workplace
The arrival of cold and flu season means more than having extra tissues on hand to get through the sniffles. Workers often come to work with illnesses that can easily spread, which can be a threat not only to co-workers but to customers and clients as well. So, for the sake of your entire workforce, make sure you know what to do when workers show up to the job sick.
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Test your knowledge.
True or False
1. Presenteeism is a term that describe when employees come into work sick instead of staying at home to recuperate.
2. In recent years, when workers have been ill, they have been more likely to stay home and rest.
3. Sick employees showing up to work have no negative impact on a company’s bottom line.
Multiple Choice
4. What percentage of the illnesses that employees carry into the workplace are short-term illnesses that can easily spread?
a. 59%
b. 66%
c. 71%
d. 87%
5. What percentage of companies provide wellness programs to proactively help employees manage their health?
a. 10%
b. 35%
c. 50%
d. 60%
6. How many businesses offer on-site flu vaccinations?
a. 10%
b. 41%
c. 66%
d. 89%
7. What percentage of employers simply send employees home when they show up to work sick?
a. 13%
b. 27%
c. 54%
d. 76%
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