Tag: Small Employers

Mental Health at Work: It’s Time for Openness and Acceptance

Posted: May 10, 2021

3 Steps recommended to build a culture of mental health support and acceptance: Empathetic leadership, access, and culture. Read Post

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COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing and Temperature Screenings for Employees

Posted: June 22, 2020

Should employers start to test asymptomatic employees? Now that states and counties are reopening to business, employers are looking for ways to ensure their workforce is safe and can safely interact. For many that means obtaining some sort of assurance that employees are not currently infected with COVID-19. The “go to” test since the outbreak [...] Read Post

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Preventing the Spread of Germs in the Workplace

Posted: March 5, 2020

Wash, wash, wash your hands! Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs and should be practiced frequently. Hand sanitizers should also be utilized to supplement hand washing efforts. When you feel the need to cough or sneeze, do so into your arm or into a disposable tissue instead of your hands. Read Post

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Reduce Employee Absences by Preventing Spread of Flu

Posted: September 24, 2019

As we head into October, we are reminded that flu season is straight ahead. The good news is, it’s becoming easier to get vaccinated against various strains of influenza. Hospitals and pharmacies are stepping up and offering clinics and even drive-through centers in some cases. Employers, too, can play a role to help their employees [...] Read Post

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A Wake-up Call about Sleepiness and Fatigue at Work

Posted: June 17, 2019

According to a national poll administered by the American Sleep Foundation, more than one-third of the U.S. workforce report daytime sleepiness, which amounts to approximately 5.7 million individuals, or roughly the entire population of Denmark.* Fatigue and sleepiness are considered serious workplace hazards. They are different, but can be experienced together. Sleepiness refers to the [...] Read Post

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