As Autumn begins so does the flu season, which runs from April to October each year. It can be a tough period for the best of us but particularly for companies who rely on staff to keep the wheels in motion. Consider arranging for workplace flu vaccination to take place.
For many employers, losing a potential 20% of their team to flu this year could directly impact productivity and the bottom line. Flu can take several days, or longer in some cases, to recover from. Additionally the sufferers that attend work can spread the virus to others in the workplace, resulting in further absenteeism and lost productivity.
So what can business owners do to protect their business during flu season? One proactive measure adopted by a number of businesses in recent years is workplace flu vaccinations.
There are a number of organisations around Australia that specialise in providing this service, who attend a workplace with a qualified nurse and provide vaccinations to employees. There is a cost involved, however this is usually quite low and can be mitigated against the predicted reduction in absenteeism and productivity due to the flu. Alternatively, some employers prefer to reimburse the cost of the flu shot upon the employee presenting a receipt from a medical practitioner.
The flu season is upon us, so this makes right now the perfect time for employers to implement a workplace vaccination program to help ensure the health of their team this flu season.
For a free initial consultation and advice on how to easily arrange a flu vaccination for your staff: contact Industryus HR on 1300 15 10 11 or visit our contact page to arrange a free consultation.