Protecting Your Employees From Sickness

Oh, flu season. You have found the Tennessee Valley, and you have conquered the area in full force. Schools closed, and doctors’ offices are filling up fast. However, just because sickness arrives, doesn’t mean work can stop. It’s vital your team stays healthy in order to get the job done.

No Time for Illness

In order to limit sick days, you want to encourage your employees to proactively protect their health. Therefore, recommend that your employees receive a physical exam at least once a year. You can do this by simply encouraging them to do so, or by incentivizing doing so with some type of reward or by providing them with funds for a flexible spending account. An annual physical exam can help employees learn of changes in their health, like elevated blood sugar or high cholesterol, early before they become bigger issues. These visits are also an opportunity to stay up-to-date on recommended screenings and vaccinations.

Also, try to make healthier options available to your associates throughout the work day. Keep them hydrated properly by having cool water available to them at all times. Try to offer healthier food options when you’re providing a snack or meal. Also, vending machines tend to be filled with sugary or fatty treats. Utilize a vending machine that has healthier options, such as plain or salted peanuts and granola bars.

Exercise should also be promoted throughout the work day, even if it’s a 10-minute walk around the block. Not only is the exercise beneficial, but the employee is likely to gain a mental boost by stepping away from work for a bit.

We strive to complete each job on time and on budget. Therefore, the last thing we want is for our associates to fall ill. Visit our website to learn how we make our associates and clients a priority in order to perform quality work.