"Out Sick". Sageview Consulting Offers Employers Advice to Keep Employees Safe, Educated and Motivated During the Swine Flu Outbreak
Sageview Consulting, a leading provider of human resource management and consulting offers worried employers the answers they need to mitigate panic in the workplace and shares insight on precautions employers can take to help minimize the spread of the swine flu outbreak.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 4, 2009 -- News stories about the recent cases of the swine flu in the United States are spreading like wild fire, causing fear in work places across the country. On April 29, 2009, in response to an intensifying outbreak caused by this new strain of influenza virus of swine origin, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5. The Unites States Centers for Disease control (CDC) states, A Phase 5 alert is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.
The United States Government has declared a public health emergency in the United States. In response, New York based Sageview Consulting is offering free advice to employers around the country in order to help reduce transmission and illness severity, and keep productivity and morale high during this time.
Aimee Kaye, President and Founding Partner of Sageview Consulting commented, "While employers should educate themselves and their employees and take measures to prevent the swine flu, the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reminds us not to panic. It is our goal to give employers as much information as possible to keep their employees safe and keep distractions to a minimum. During crisis, the result is often decreased productivity as staff members try to piece together information on their own or remain worried about themselves or loved ones. The key is to keep everyone informed".
Here are some tips from Sageview Consulting for keeping staff informed and safe.
Distribute factual information on the swine flu. This should include what it is, how it is spread, how it is treated, symptoms, and dispel any myths such as-getting sick from eating pork. You can get all available information by visiting the CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/swineflu. Make sure the website is also posted for staff to access and get up-to-date information. Distribute correspondence or hold a brief meeting showing the management's concern for all staff. Explain the severity of this flu. Tell them, like seasonal flu, swine flu can vary in intensity from mild to severe and that like any flu, swine flu can be serious. Remind them young children, the elderly and the infirm are at higher risk for contracting the virus.Explain and post information on PREVENTION - This is important. Make sure they have all of the following information:
There is no vaccine currently available to protect against swine flu. There are every-day actions that can be taken to help prevent the spread of these germs.
Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands with soap and water for 15-20 seconds.
Use antibacterial gels to clean your hands frequently. Sneeze or cough into a tissue and throw the tissue away in a waste basket. Wash your hands after you sneeze or cough.
Wash your hands after touching common objects in your environment, such as doorknobs, desks and keypads. Do not touch your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Avoid being around people that are sick. Stay home if you feel sick. Contact your doctor if you suspect you have the swine flu. Contact your doctor if you have been in contact with a person that has the swine flu. Keep yourself healthy. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids, and get enough sleep.
There is a tremendous amount of responsibility that comes with being an employer in these times. Keeping staff informed and working together will pay back dividends when facing increased call-outs and decreased productivity due to the distraction in the office or reduced staff compliment due to illness. Here are some extra things businesses can do to help employees adhere to the precautions and keep them safe and well.
Make sure washrooms have plenty of paper towels and soap. Keep extra paper towels and anti-bacterial soap in the office. Keep extra tissues in the office. Make sure waste baskets are easily accessible for all. Encourage employees to STAY HOME and call their doctor immediately if they think they or a loved one is sick. Keep water and healthy snacks for staff. Don't burn the midnight oil. Staying rested helps to stave off this virus so encourage staff to work reasonable hours. If there is a television in the office, allow employees to watch news updates during breaks.
About Sageview Consulting:
Sageview Consulting is a Certified Woman-Owned Business located in New York, New York that provides workplace solutions tailored to your unique business culture by providing expertise in human resource management, training, benefits, compensation, and staffing. Sageview Consulting works with clients, providing hand on human resource consulting and business consulting in all industries including well-known organizations in sports, entertainment, media, financial services and the non-profit sector. Some of Sageview's prestigious clients have included the NBA, NHL, Major League Soccer, Arena Football League, Sports Capital Partners, St. Louis Blues, the Washington Nationals, HTN Communications, Abbott Capital Management, Van Wagner Communications, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, MoMA and Combined Coordinating Council.
The founding partners of Sageview Consulting each have over 25 years of experience in all aspects of human resources including human resource management and human resource consulting, having served in very high-profile HR positions.
Proven business solutions at Sageview Consulting include human resource management, cost saving strategies, benefits and retirement plans consulting, training & organizational development, and executive search & recruitment.
Sageview recently launched a dynamic new website with and updated new look and a plethora of information on everything from benefits administration to cost saving strategies. The site has detailed information on the services offered by Sageview, client testimonials and the newly introduced "Human Resources Community"; and Interactive message board.
To learn more about Sageview Consulting's Human Resources Management Services, contact us at (212) 201-0729 for a complimentary initial consultation or visit our website at www.SageViewConsulting.com.
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