Part of our mission at MyHealthTeams is to help build awareness and understanding of the impact that chronic conditions have on our members’ daily lives. Through surveys and analysis of de-identified, organic conversations, we give our members a voice in the development of new treatments, and help partners better understand the endpoints and services that matter to real people facing chronic conditions.
The good news is that there are many low-cost, high-impact actions employers can take to accommodate and support their employees living with a chronic condition or serving as a caregiver. This boosts employee health, productivity and satisfaction, benefitting the individual and the business alike. As seen on MSNBC’s Your Business, here are actionable tips for employers based on research among more than 1.2 million registered members of MyHealthTeams’ 28 social networks for people living with a chronic condition.
For additional insights, check out this article from MyHealthTeams co-founder and CEO Eric Peacock.
Employers can increase productivity and job satisfaction for employees living with any chronic condition by being flexible about when and where they work, making small accommodations in the office to make them more effective, promoting wellness, and encouraging them to connect with others going through the same thing. Below are a few condition-specific tips:
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