CoAdvantage- In normal years, fall is flu and cold season. Beginning around October, fall and winter conditions tend to facilitate the spread of contagious illnesses. That’s because more people spend more time indoors, and diseases like the flu also seem to favor the cool, dry conditions of winter. This fall is not going to be
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CoAdvantage- The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has completely upended the American workplace. More than three-quarters of Americans find themselves under some form of stay-at-home, shelter-in-place lockdown order; and businesses nationwide are being roiled by the “economic shock” of the coronavirus. And everyone is wondering: what do we do now? The question may be even more pressing
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In the U.S., thousands of workers die in the workplace everywhere, and millions experience non-fatal injuries and illnesses. That’s why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) monitors safety conditions in the workplace. Enforcing worker safety is not just the right thing to do, it’s required by law. But what does this mean exactly? Here are 10
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According to the Center for American Progress (CAP), the United States is the only developed nation in the world that does not guarantee some amount of paid sick leave on a federal level. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does mandate eligible employers to provide unpaid family leave in certain situations but makes no
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Not every safety hazard is obvious. Many workplace injuries and health-related problems can sneak up on employers and employees alike. In turn, these hidden hazards can lead to further injury, lost productivity, and other serious accidents. Here are five “invisible” safety risks every workplace should consider. 1: Posture and repetitive strain Resume and job posting
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Drug abuse can be a costly problem for employers. According to the National Safety Council, absenteeism, workplace injuries, workplace violence, and workers’ compensation claims are all more common among employees who abuse prescription drugs. However, drug testing is also a compliance minefield, subject to a host of laws and regulations. Here are the most pertinent
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If your organization doesn’t have a risk mitigation plan in place, you’re not just running a risk – you’re setting yourself up for trouble. If you don’t identify possible risks, problems will simply blindside you. At the start of your analysis, you want to identify three pieces of information: Each risk at every point in
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CoAdvantage- Your small business is at higher risk of identity theft than you realize. Why would someone steal the identity of a business entity? The thieves can use the business’ credentials to open lines of credit, purchase high valuable resaleable goods, make a tidy profit, and then disappear. In fact, it’s often easier to gain
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It goes without saying that the flu is bad for business! The CDC says that the direct cost for flu-related hospitalization and care each year is around $10.4 billion! Further, the flu can hit productivity even harder, as sick workers are forced to take time off. A flu season as bad as the 2009 swine
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Workplace safety incidents are a serious matter. In addition to the human cost when valued team members are hurt or worse, businesses incur significant costs. According to the 2017 Liberty Mutual Insurance Workplace Safety Index, the most serious workplace injuries and accidents cost U.S. employers $59.9 billion in 2014 (the most recent year with statistical
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