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Aside from being a place to work, too often the office is also a place to get sick. Employers would do well to devise protocols for employees who feel under the weather to stay home.
Timi Gustafson R.D. writes in the KirklandReporter.com that “according to surveys by Careerbuilder.com, about three in four people come to work while nursing a cold, the flu and something worse. Other statistics indicate the numbers are even higher.”
“When asked, most of those who decide to toughen it out say they don’t want to fall behind in their workload or be thought of as slackers.”
One word of guidance to sick employees: “Should you still fall ill despite of your best efforts, see what can be negotiated in terms of staying at home and, if necessary, doing some work over the phone and via email. Your boss and colleagues should thank you for your wise decision.”
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