Flu season can be costly for workers and companies alike.
According to the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NFCDC), up to 20 percent of the U.S. population contracts the flu each year. The loss of employee earnings is estimated at $16.3 billion annually and the overall economic burden is believed to be $87 billion.
Given that the flu can exact a heavy economic price in addition to the serious health impacts for those who get sick, there are creative strategies…
Flu season can be costly for workers and companies alike.
According to the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NFCDC), up to 20 percent of the U.S. population contracts the flu each year. The loss of employee earnings is estimated at $16.3 billion annually and the overall economic burden is believed to be $87 billion.
Given that the flu can exact a heavy economic price in addition to the serious health impacts for those who get sick, there are creative strategies…