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The hidden danger of the working lunch


June 26, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Many folks take a working lunch at their desks once in awhile. We all need to get our work done, right?

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Calming swine flu fears at your company


May 4, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

The swine flu hysteria has caused many employers to examine their readiness in the event of an emergency.

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Enough to make anyone sick


December 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Company culture, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Many folks take a working lunch at their desks once in awhile. We all need to get our work done, right?

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Employers pay the price for employee medication errors


December 8, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Disability, Employee education, Healthcare costs, Latest News & Views

If you’ve ever tried to read a doctor’s handwriting, it comes as no shock that 1.5 million U.S. patients per year receive the wrong type, dose and/or time of medication.

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Paid time off: Watch out for these traps


December 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Compliance, Paid time off, Special Report

Many organizations have made the switch from separate vacation and sick-time leave to single paid time off (PTO) banks. If you take the plunge, beware hidden traps.

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Black Friday a red flag for presenteeism


November 28, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Company culture, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Leave policies

The problem of presenteeism – workers showing up at work but taking a “mental vacation day” – isn’t going away any time soon.

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Excuses, excuses


October 16, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

What are the most common reasons why employees avoid flu shots?

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The cost of one drunken employee


September 22, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Company culture, Disability, Employee education, Latest News & Views

Having even one problem drinker on your health plan – including a covered family member with abuse issues – can cost your company big.

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3 things that should never be in employee handbooks


September 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Cafeteria plans, Cobra, Company culture, Compensation, Compliance, Employee education, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Health Savings Accounts, Paid time off, Special Report, Uncategorized, Voluntary benefits, Wellness, Work-life programs

Are your policy and procedure manuals a lawsuit waiting to happen?

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Growing problem: ‘I’m here (but I’m not working)’


August 27, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Company culture, Compensation, Special Report

Which costs your organization more: employees who miss work or ones who show up physically but take a mental PTO day?

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