Comments on: Boost flu shot participation: Incentives that work

By: Jarkataionmepa

Jarkataionmepa — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:13 +0000

We hired a company to runa clinic for employee. We just picked up the tab. It was cheaper than reimbursing employees and kept claims of the health insurance bill.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:16:43 +0000

Incentives are always a good idea; however, I’d be sensitive to those who ‘can’t’ or ‘choose not’ to get Flu Shots. There is a certain percentage of the population who for medical reasons do NOT get a Flu Shot or are not recommended to and there is definitely a growing population who choose not to -’put something foreign’ into their bodies. Unless it is mandatory for employment, it is a voluntary action and you don’t want to promote a negative environment by excluding folks.
Rather, promote positive behaviour such as hand washing and the buddy system to encourage those really sick folks to stay home rather than infect a co-worker.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:26:42 +0000

Our health plan covers flu shots as an in network benefit for a co-pay. We set up a co-pay reimbursement plan for any employee who gets the flu shot. Now they get what they need and they are getting the cost back in their pockets

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:12:28 +0000

Will definitely look into doing this next year. We do pretty well without it, 1/3 sign up on average, I would love to get more involved!

By: AJB

AJB — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:33:27 +0000

This is probably one of the best ideas I have been involved in! It encourages employees to stay healthy & a keep a healthier work environment! Not to mention the fact that it must minimize the amount of employees who call out sick due to the flu. This is a benefit that companies should not pass on! Surely worth the investment!