5 Signs Your Employees are Coming to Work Sick

Posted by BrittanyDowell under Human Resources
From http://www.blogtrepreneur.com 259 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on September 9, 2012 2:31 pm

An often overlooked aspect of management is fostering a healthy work environment in which employees feel the freedom to take off work when they are under the weather. Here’s how you can spot the signs of an impending epidemic and help an employee make the right decision about coming into work without overstepping any HR boundaries.

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Written by wilthalice
256 days ago

with the kind of environment we have; the pollution, the changing weather, and the stress -- it actually all goes down to stress. stress at work, at home, everywhere.. you will eventually get sick. but thanks to the health card, we can get sick anytime. loljk

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Written by HeatherStone
257 days ago

Infection in the workplace is a big problem. The issue is that one sick employ can easily turn into many, especially in a close shared work space. Often times, employees who feel well enough to work, and who are on a tight deadline, but still might pose a threat of contagion to others in the office, may simply choose to work from home for a few days. Of course, establishing a mobile work environment where possible is another great way to cut down on the amount of illness spread among employees.

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Written by tcamba
255 days ago

I agree. Employees who pose a threat of contagion should choose to stay home rather than spread their contagious tentacles to their fellow employees. He'll become a liability if they infect half of the workforce with what they've brought. Better safe than sorry.

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