| November 2008 Issue 4 |
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Money Saving Tips
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Everyone is trying to save money at the moment, and businesses are no exception. I am going through some cost cutting myself to enable the business to run more effciently. A recent ACAS survey actually reckoned that a business could save more money by managing absence better than by traditional cost cutting methods. So a proactive strategy can save money as well as tick all the H&S and HR boxes.
I want to show you just a few ways today that your business could save money - at least £100 by implementing just the top tip:
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Giving people the right advice as soon as they tell you they have a problem can mean the difference between someone being back at work quickly or worrying and ending up on long term sick.
Some low cost resources from the Stationary Office that should be given out ASAP are:
- The Back Book
- The Neck Book
- The Whiplash Book
Each booklet has been written based on the latest evidence from the experts for sufferers of these problems, and how to get going and manage the pain. They cost in the region of £1.25 per copy (less if you buy in bulk) Go to TSO Online to order. http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/
News Round Up:
Workers loyal despite sickness - nearly 3/4 of UK employees struggle into work despite feelign so ill they could legitimately stay at home according to a survey by AXA PPP.
False sick notes for Sale! Beware of fake sick notes being sold online at Doctorsnotestores.com. The look almost identical to a genuine letter from a GP or hospital. Anyone found using the sick notes would be prosecuted for fraud.der info and find the newsletter archive. N
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Dear {!name},
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Work Performance Programme Newsletter - "Keeping People Working".
Each month I will be bringing you a selection of my latest articles to help you navigate the day to day issues of return to work and dealing with MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders), and pointing you to resources.
Whether you are in HR, H&S, Case Managment or you are a health professional there should be something of interest. Do contact me with your suggestions for things you would like to see covered in future issues.
Happy Reading!
Heather Watson MCSP
Director
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