Sick Days Don t Look So Good Now That You Can Work From Home Sick Days Don t Look So Good Now That You Can Work From Home The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says 1 in 4 companies adopted more generous sick leave policies last spring as the coronavirus spread.
Remote work means people are less exposed to the germs that cause colds. (Representational)
A few months back, it seemed as if the coronavirus pandemic would kill off presenteeism you know, showing up at work with a sniffle or cough to prove your value or ensure you get your paycheck. Companies that didn t offer paid sick leave were sure to wise up, realizing it was madness to create incentives for workers to spread germs on the job, and Type A workaholics would see that putting the entire office at risk of infection is more selfish than selfless. As it turns out, presenteeism just got a new address: the kitchen table. You re expected to be always accessible, because where else could you be? says Harvard Business Scho
United’s re-Fresh Experience now available on-demand
The United re-Fresh Experience concluded its 10th session last week, wrapping up the live experiences in January. This approach to gathering the industry in dialogue to address critical topics was an opportunity for fresh produce companies and professionals to start the new year with purpose.
“The United re-Fresh Experience was exceptional,” said Craig Fields, director, account management, Northwest, RPE, “More than 30 of our employees participated in sessions that met their specific functions within the company. The content exceeded all our expectations! This was an experience that ensures our company is positioned for success in 2021.”