Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Apr 04, 2013
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Happy & Healthy
Good health and a safe work environment are essential components of productivity, job satisfaction and overall quality of life for employees. In recent years, workplaces have recognized this and have taken steps to improve workplace settings.
As National Public Health Week continues, employers are encouraged to institute workplace wellness programs, as well as ensure employees have access to adequate safety gear and training.
Want to join the movement? Here are a few resources to help you get started.
- Click here to view an infographic full of interesting statistics and helpful information on creating a happy and healthy workplace.
- Click here for steps employers can take to create a safer work environment. Start small. Think big.
- Click here for a video on how public health saves both money and lives.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Mon, Jan 14, 2013
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Flu Update
The influenza outbreak has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. The number of states reporting widespread activity rose from 41 to 47 in one week. Click here for a snapshot of flu activity in your state.
In response, Agility Recovery is hosting a free webinar this Wednesday featuring Dr. Michael Jhung, lead medical officer in the CDC's Influenza Division who will update us on the current status of the outbreak and the severity throughout the nation. Join us as we discuss how to reduce risk, prevent transmission of the virus and maintain a healthy work environment.
The 2013 Flu Outbreak: Risks and Ways to Prepare
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Jhung, CDC
Wednesday, January 16th – 2:00 PM EST
Click here to register
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Tue, Jan 08, 2013
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Fight the Flu
A strong and intense flu season is hitting the U.S. filling clinics and doctors’ offices across the country. Each week the CDC puts out a flu report. Friday’s data shows that 41 states have widespread flu activity. Click here to view the map.
Health officials are expecting things to get worse before they get better. So what can you do to protect your business? Here are a few tips to minimize flu related absenteeism and keep your employees healthy.
- Encourage employees to get their flu shot. It’s not too late to get the vaccine. Click here to find a flu clinic near you.
- Download Agility's Influenza Preparedness Checklist designed to help employees and businesses take preventative action against the flu.
- Practice healthy habits and help stop the spread of germs. Click here for six simple ways to stay healthy and fight off the flu this season.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866 -364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Nov 08, 2012
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Worth A Shot
Every year influenza, or “the flu,” affects employees and businesses alike. According to The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 35 to 50 million Americans come down with the flu during each flu season, which typically lasts from November to March.
Flu related absenteeism is a huge issue for business owners and can cost employers thousands in lost revenue and productivity. So, what can you do to protect yourself? Below you will find a variety of steps you and your employees can take to help prevent the flu this season.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Jan 12, 2012
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The Best of 2011
Join us this week as we revisit our top 10 disaster recovery tips from 2011. We hope you enjoy taking a look back, and picking up a tip or two that you missed the first time around.
10.) Hurricane Season – Hurricane Irene was undoubtedly the most notable storm this season affecting nearly every state on the eastern seaboard.
9.) Crisis Communications – With the influx of natural disasters this year, implementing and effective crisis communication plan has never been so important.
8.) Holiday Travel – During the hype of the holidays, it’s easy to forget the need to prepare your office for subsequent downtime.
7.) The Everyday Disaster – Natural disasters have dominated the headlines this year, nevertheless, 50% of the disasters Agility responded to were due to isolated events that never made the news.
6.) Influenza Preparedness – Flu season, which started in November, has cost employers thousands of dollars in lost revenue and productivity this year.
5.) Extreme Winter Weather – With winter weather currently at bay, it is easy to forget the record breaking storms and brutally cold temperatures we faced back in January.
4.) National Preparedness Month – September was National Preparedness Month, a nationwide initiative designed to help Americans prepare for emergencies. Thank you to those who participated.
3.) Natural Disasters Hammer the U.S. – Severe weather blanketed the United States this past spring with extreme winds, record rainfall and wildfires, reminding us that no state is immune to natural disasters.
2.) Tornado Preparedness – This past April, deadly tornadoes took the nation by storm, devastating communities, homes and businesses throughout the South and Midwest. Tornado preparedness remains top of mind.
1.) Flood Preparedness – From the Mississippi River flooding to the residual effects of Hurricane Irene, this year served as a constant reminder that floods are not only dangerous, but remain the most common and widespread naturally occurring disaster.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Oct 28, 2011
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Fight the Flu
It's hard to believe, but flu season is right around the corner. Officially, flu season doesn't begin until November, but now is the time for your business to take steps to ensure your employees are protected.
Flu related absenteeism is a huge issue for business owners and can cost employers thousands of dollars in lost revenue and productivity. Below you will find a variety of steps you and your employees can take to help prevent the flu this season.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Mar 31, 2011
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Spring Fever
Spring is right around the corner. The days are getting longer, the snow is melting and the daffodils are budding. With excitement in the air, we quickly forget that flu season is still upon us. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), peak flu season runs all the way through the end of March.
Flu related absenteeism can cost employers thousands of dollars in lost revenue and productivity. Click here to download a simple checklist created by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) to help employees and businesses take preventative action against the flu. For the latest flu activity in the US, click here.
For more information, download Agility’s free whitepaper-
Pandemics: What Every Business Needs to Know
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Posted by Matt Spada on Thu, Sep 02, 2010
In honor of National Preparedness Month, Agility is recapping our 52 Tips for 2010 program, with a tip each day throughout the month of September available on the Agility Recovery blog. If you would like to receive future tips (one email per week), please sign up here.
Roll Call
Do not assume your employees will be available after a disaster. Try to anticipate their availability during certain scenarios and plan accordingly. For example, during severe pandemics, businesses potentially face 40 percent absenteeism in the workforce due to employee illness and children unable to attend school. How would your business continue operations with 40% absenteeism?
For more information, and helpful resources, download our report "Pandemics: What Every Business Needs to Know and Do."
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Matt Spada on Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Originally recorded on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Posted by Matt Spada on Tue, Nov 17, 2009
After the fantastic success of our initial H1N1 PandemicPlanning webinar during September's National Preparedness Month, Agility Recovery will be holding a follow-up tomorrow,November 18th at 2 p.m.To register for this free program, please visit http://bit.ly/26b1ql.
Hosting the webinar will be Colonel WilliamLang (Ret.) M.D (formerly with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security), adistinguished expert on the subject. Everything from the current status of thevirus, to background information, to prevention, to business planning for anoutbreak will be addressed. If you have any questions to submit to Dr. Lang youcan leave a comment on this blog, email us or tweet your question to @AgilityRecovery.We will also be live-tweeting the Webinar at twitter.com/AgilityRecovery.
If you're unable to join us, visit blog.agilityrecovery.com later this week as we will be posting video of the webinar. Depending on demand, we hope to have another Q&A transcript available here as well. Also, feel free to check out the previous H1N1webinar video and H1N1Q&A.
We look forward to you joining us tomorrow. Thank you and have a great day!
- Matt Spada
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