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Perspective

May 9, 2009

Viral Managing

D. Gregory Valenza explains the responsibilities of employers during an outbreak like the swine flu.

By D. Gregory Valenza

Employers are struggling to make ends meet under difficult economic conditions. They have reduced their workforces so that the remaining employees must do more with less help. The last thing we need is a flu outbreak.

Is the H1N1 virus another sensational media overreaction like SARS, deadly sharks and killer bees? Or is it a real threat that has the potential to idle large portions of the workforce? There is no way to be sure. So, employer...

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