How to lower the sickness absence statistics

Originally Posted by gaming

This question is for those who has a job in a big company.
How does YOUR company deal with this problem?

Mine has started a training program that employees can particpate once a week. Basically, we get paid 1 hour per week to go to the gym that we have in the building. We also tried to start a "5 a day"-fruit program. But apparently, it was too expensive...

Are there any effective ways to decrease the sickness absence?

Hand washing. Hand washing is probably the easiest and most effective way someone can ward off sickness. Hands are an excellent cross-contaminator and are a highly effective way of transferring illness.

Signs that read "Employees must wash hands" are required in any food service business, why not other businesses? Washing your hands often, after you use the restrooms, after you sneeze, before and after you eat, etc. is an excellent way to minimize risk of infection.

Jam it back in, in the dark.