How employers can brace for a severe flu season

Bernard Yew, the medical director for PAM Group, talks to HR Magazine about dealing with this year’s flu wave. With experts warning this could be the worse flu season in a decade, it’s worth taking a moment to consider effective ways to protect employee and minimise business disruption.

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Bernard Yew

Medical Director for PAM Group

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