For the past several days, Ive been hearing lots of coughing and sneezingand general discussions about fevers, vomiting and a lot of other unpleasant symptoms Id really rather not catch.
We can talk about coverage, reform preparedness and innovationand the companies who provide itall we want, but there's nothing like hearing from those deep in the trenches about which carriers are getting it right.
Heather Abbott, who had part of her leg amputated as a result of the Boston Marathon bombing attacks, spoke to about 500 HR professionals at the Society for Human Resource Management's diversity and inclusion conference in Boston.
Employees who are caring for sick or elderly family members face challenges in the workplace that employers can help address. Here are some ideas for how to help caregivers at the office.
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