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"What Companies Can Do Against Long Covid
By Britta Domke
"Many companies are overlooking the significant risk posed by Long Covid, a decision that could have serious repercussions. With a few targeted measures, it's possible to make workplaces largely safe from coronavirus. 1/
By Britta Domke
"Many companies are overlooking the significant risk posed by Long Covid, a decision that could have serious repercussions. With a few targeted measures, it's possible to make workplaces largely safe from coronavirus. 1/
"Deserted workplaces, everyone's out with Corona: For businesses, this wave of illness often translates into considerable revenue losses.
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"The news from Jena University Hospital barely made a ripple in most newspapers. The business sector remained silent. However, what an interdisciplinary team from Jena revealed in a study with 40 Long Covid patients should be a cause for concern among employers.
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"The researchers discovered that a Corona infection substantially diminishes cognitive performance in those affected: Subjects processed visual information more slowly and experienced faster exhaustion compared to a similarly sized control group.
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"We interpret this as evidence of chronically diminished brain activity in Long Covid, primarily manifesting as slowed information processing," states Kathrin Finke, the psychological head of the Jena Post-Covid Clinic.
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Known as 'brain fog,' this phenomenon is a typical aftermath of a Corona infection. A meta-analysis of the most common Post- or Long Covid symptoms showed that, on average, 32 percent of people experienced such concentration and memory difficulties following an acute infection.6/
"The full implications for employers are not yet known. Nevertheless, there is growing evidence that Long Covid's effects could have a more lasting impact on the economy than the lockdowns did. A virus that slows down cognitive processes, leading to persistently higher ... 7/
"absenteeism and increased occupational disability, is a concerning prospect for businesses. Yet, surprisingly, few companies have publicly acknowledged this issue - not even Audi, whose former CEO Markus Duesmann had to take a lengthy break from work in 2021 due to Long Covid.8/
"For many leaders, the continual cycle of sick leave may seem inevitable. However, they often fail to recognize that after four years of Covid-19, they possess the knowledge and resources to significantly safeguard workplaces against the virus. 9/
"Like many other strategic decisions, this requires a fundamental directive from the top echelons of the company.
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"There is Money in Prevention
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"A common saying at the pandemic's onset was, "There is no glory in prevention," implying that successful preventative measures don’t earn accolades because they avert visible crises and keep people healthy.
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"For businesses, this adage should be revised to: "There is money in prevention." Investing a moderate amount in protective measures now can lead to substantial long-term savings."
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