Sentences with phrase «employee health issues»

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The easy, knee - jerk alternative (banning phones) demoralizes good employees who need to check their phones periodically due to pressing family or health issues or as an appropriate break from work.

«Often times mental health issues can arise in a position after 10 years, in a trusted, very valued employee,» Carolla said.

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), a full 47 percent of Americans who retired in 2013 did so unexpectedly, with most of these early retirements due to health and disability issues.

A recent issue of the National Center for Employee Ownership's Employee Ownership Report features a mental - health - services company called Telecare, which is introducing an employee - stock - ownership plan (ESOP) to its already highly - participative workforce of 1,600Employee Ownership's Employee Ownership Report features a mental - health - services company called Telecare, which is introducing an employee - stock - ownership plan (ESOP) to its already highly - participative workforce of 1,600Employee Ownership Report features a mental - health - services company called Telecare, which is introducing an employee - stock - ownership plan (ESOP) to its already highly - participative workforce of 1,600employee - stock - ownership plan (ESOP) to its already highly - participative workforce of 1,600 - plus.

NEW YORK, April 5 (Reuters)- JPMorgan Chase & Co, Amazon.com Inc., and Berkshire Hathaway will focus on the biggest health issues threatening the U.S. economy in their new joint venture, including aligning healthcare payments with employee health and addressing chronic diseases, CEO Jamie Dimon said in his annual letter to shareholders.

In the Asia - Pacific Journal of Health Management, Queensland University of Technology researcher Vinesh Oommen wrote: «Employees face a multitude of problems such as the loss of privacy, loss of identity, low work productivity, various health issues, overstimulation and low job satisfaction when working in an open - plan work environment.&Health Management, Queensland University of Technology researcher Vinesh Oommen wrote: «Employees face a multitude of problems such as the loss of privacy, loss of identity, low work productivity, various health issues, overstimulation and low job satisfaction when working in an open - plan work environment.&health issues, overstimulation and low job satisfaction when working in an open - plan work environment.»

Even more large firms — 51 percent of those with 200 workers or more — offer incentives for employees to complete health risk assessments, intended to identify health issues.

Additionally, different personnel may need to be on a team depending on the significance of the breach (whether it is at a mid-size or company - threatening level), type of breach (whether computer incursion or insider employee theft) or type of the information at issue in the breach (whether the breach involves social security numbers, credit or debit card numbers, personal health information or trade secrets).

She observed that while employees were sporting the latest consumer - health gadgets around the office, including Fitbits, their HR teams were expecting them to cast these aside in favor of a corporate - issued activity tracker: «Can you imagine asking an engineer to wear a janky old pedometer and write down their steps?»

We regularly advise clients on issues such as the design and implementation of qualified retirement programs and employee benefit plans, including medical, vacation, severance, health reimbursement arrangements, health savings accounts, self - funded corporate plans and related programs.

Hell, I'm sure that if I try hard enough I can blame my employees for any health issue they may come down with, and if I can do that, then why should I pay?

By this logic, if I'm an employer, and I disapprove of drinking and smoking, then I shouldn't have to provide health care for health issues arising from those practices in my employees either.

As many have already pointed out, no one is asking the church and its businesses to compromise its beliefs by administering, issuing or providing these devices but rather, allowing for coverage in existing employee health insurance plans.

More than two weeks ago, the Department of Health and Human Service issued a mandate instructing all employers that provide health insurance to their employees include the option for paid birth control, the morning after pill and intrauterine deHealth and Human Service issued a mandate instructing all employers that provide health insurance to their employees include the option for paid birth control, the morning after pill and intrauterine dehealth insurance to their employees include the option for paid birth control, the morning after pill and intrauterine devices.

I don't really think the issue is whether or not the CC should provide this coverage, or even what supposed rights individuals have to what health care coverage * they are offered, * but what right does the Federal government have to dictate what kind of coverage is offered to employees.

At issue was a section of the Affordable Care Act which requires companies with more than 50 employees to provide health care insurance.

If it was truly based on a moral issue, the employees and administrators would immediately drop their tainted, evil health coverage.

More immediately, there are a number of steps that a proactive employer can take, including putting together a comprehensive safety and health program, conducting regular safety and health audits and / or risk assessments, ensuring that employees are properly trained relative to their roles and responsibilities, and taking prompt action to respond to and address incidents (whether an accident or a near miss) by correcting any potential hazards, as well as issuing discipline if it has been determined that an employee or manager violated company safety rules.

The survey, which polled 1,000 working adults, revealed that 26 percent had taken a sick day due to a mental health problem; more than half (58 percent) revealed they weren't comfortable telling their boss if they were diagnosed with a mental health problem, and only 20 percent believed that their employer would be supportive of their employees battling a mental health issue.

ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement.

Officials said the district is currently battling administrative issues, such as employee retirements, the need for professional development for newer staff and high health care costs.

Pension plan reform, employees paying more in health insurance, and raises are all issues that should be on the table, and are.

The Commons» Scottish affairs committee said evidence from Unite suggested claims of blacklisting of employees worried by issues like health and safety and their employment rights required rapid investigation.

Conference further calls upon the National Executive to: (a) increase the provision of the Union's mental health first aid training programme for all members including specific training for leadership members; (b) produce best practice guides and exemplar materials for employers and employees and (c) carry out further research into the extent of mental health issues in the teaching profession.

Business Council members have repeatedly identified the cost of employee health coverage as their most significant cost - of - doing - business issue.

Taconic sought to address the issue immediately by providing DEC, the New York State Department of Health and the Rensselaer County Department of Health with sampling results, installing carbon filtration on facility wells and providing bottled water to employees and company - owned residences.»

Steck said he has already delved into the insurance issue in the Legislature, trying, unsuccessfully so far, to promote a bill that would let municipalities join county health insurance plans for their public employees.

Issues include: increasing the tax on health insurance; attacking public employee pensions by creating a new Tier V; and supporting an irresponsible property tax cap.

On local health - related issues, I stood shoulder to shoulder with employees and residents — mostly seniors and veterans — during the long fight to preserve Valley View.

Health Department officials issued Commissioner's Orders to multiple bodegas, alerting employees and managers that it is against the law to sell synthetic marijuana.

Currently, the Department of Health's Public Health Lab maintains two employees who are only permitted to investigate and enforce rodent control issues.

But educators stress they are dealing with other budget issues, such as paying for employee health care and pensions while living under a tax cap.

One issue that any new contract must address is employee health care costs, which rise every year and are a large percentage of the county's budget.

They include technical issues, such as failure to ground the tank of flammable gases or to wear gloves to prevent discharge of static electricity from the researcher to the tank, and organizational flaws, such as failure to «ensure that [the university's] safety practices were followed by employees and underscored through training, positive reinforcement and a clearly defined and communicated disciplinary system,» and the failure of «supervisors [to] understand their responsibilities under the safety and health program.»

Lesson Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students should be: 2.3.4 aware of the Legal controls over employment issues and their impact on employers and employees: • able to identify legal controls over employment contracts, unfair dismissal, discrimination, health and safety, legal minimum wage

The photographs of 12 African American women who have fought injustice are from a series of posters issued by the Bread and Roses Cultural Project of the National Health and Human Service Employees Union (AFL - CIO).

In addition, 80 per cent believe their employer is specifically not doing enough to help employees deal with work - related stress, anxiety and other mental health issues.

It covers a variety of issues that school leaders may encounter related to the court decision's impact on employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement benefits, personal leave, collective bargaining agreements, and other areas of employer - employee relations.

Since his election to the Board of Education in July 2007, Dr. Vladovic has been a strong advocate for a number of important LAUSD issues including eliminating year - round calendars, ensuring health benefits for all employees, personalizing education, championing for the arts, fighting for more environmentally safe schools, supporting drop - out prevention and mentorship programs, and maintaining world class instruction through difficult budget times.

Includes recommendations regarding mental health concerns and related issues, as well as school employee wellness, in the required duties of the local school health advisory council.

Negotiations broke down overnight and are at a standstill over issues of salary, health benefits and employee working conditions,...

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

Provide access to Employee and Family Assistance (EFAP) services for your plan members so they can better handle stress and other health issues

My mother is a retired state government employee, she has the govt issued health card.

In order for a customer to travel with an emotional support animal, the customer must provide to a Southwest Airlines employee current documentation (not more than one year old) on letterhead from a mental health professional or medical doctor who is treating the customer's mental health - related disability stating: The passenger has a mental or emotional disability recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — Fourth Edition (DSM IV); the passenger needs the emotional support of psychiatric service animal as an accommodation for air travel and / or for activity at the passenger's destination; the individual providing the assessment is a licensed mental health professional or medical doctor, and the passenger is under his or her professional care AND; the date and type of mental health professional's or medical doctor's license and the state or other jurisdiction in which it was issued.

«It's important for store owners to ensure that their employees are aware of and understand specific health issues in cats,» he said.

The investigation also found evidence of store employees removing paperwork related to the health of puppies from their files, leading consumers to believe the puppy they were purchasing was completely free of medical issues.

Join Jaime Wolfe from NBS Animal Rescue as she leads a panel discussion of several Michigan Pet Fund Alliance Certified home - based rescue organizations as they discuss the advantages and challenges of certification including grants for animals pulled from shelters with health or behavior issues or over the age of 7, participation in the Michigan SECC (charitable giving program for state employees), changing operations to focus only on Michigan animals, etc..

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

In addition to 45 paid full - time employees, the shelter has 3 veterinarians to oversee its health and wellness issues for shelter animals as well as service our community wellness clinic.