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Federal guidance encourages employers to plan now for upcoming influenza season Updated guidance released August 19, 2009, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages employers to plan now for the impact that seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, "Hand washing is a simple thing to do and it's the best way to prevent infection and illness."

Hospital workers concerned about flu vaccines, survey reveals Hospital workers are asking the same questions about the safety and necessity of flu vaccines as the general public, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Meetings and conferences not affected by H1N1 fears, survey says While an underlying concern for the spread of the H1N1 influenza is prevalent in the business travel industry, an overwhelming number of corporate travel managers and travelers are not letting it

Most businesses foresee severe problems if significant H1N1 flu outbreak occurs In a national survey of businesses that looks at their preparations for a possible widespread H1N1 outbreak, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that only one third believe

Federal guidance encourages employers to plan now for upcoming influenza season Updated guidance released August 19, 2009, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages employers to plan now for the impact that seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza

According to survey results, employers should take note of the nearly 30 percent of employees not inclined to change behavior, even in the face of a pandemic.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, "Hand washing is a simple thing to do and it's the best way to prevent infection and illness."

Hospital workers concerned about flu vaccines, survey reveals Hospital workers are asking the same questions about the safety and necessity of flu vaccines as the general public, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Approximately two in five employers do not have a human resources policy in place for health-related emergencies, yet many acknowledge they have employees in areas where cases of Influenza A (H1N1) or “swine flu” have been confirmed, according to a new Mercer snapshot survey.

This checklist will help you plan your response to a pandemic event. It is by no means intended to be exhaustive. Employers should adapt and amend the checklist to fit their individual needs.

Here are 10 steps to help employers prepare for a telecommuting program.

September is National Preparedness Month. Is your business prepared to survive a catastrophic event?