Managers tend to have a different opinion when it comes to sick employees. Only 17 percent of executives think that sick workers arrive at the office very frequently. Fifty-seven percent of managers say this probably happens on a somewhat frequently basis. The second greatest number (24 percent) of managers think sick employees somewhat infrequently show up at the workplace.
OfficeTeam provides tips for managers to help convince sick employees to stay at home:
-- Speak about expectations. Tell your staff you would rather have them stay home when they are ill. They will probably recover faster.
-- Serve as an example. If you take a sick day, workers are more likely to follow your actions as a model.
-- Provide alternatives. When a worker feels under the weather, offer working from home as an option. He or she can complete assignments without spreading germs to co-workers.
-- Look for assistance. Bring in temporary workers if employees are out sick for more than a few days.