Business Insight Zone

Well, actually I’ve just emerged from the sick ward of my house. My apologies for suspending posts without warning over the past few days, but I’ve been waylaid by the same flu (or “flu” — we tend to use the term loosely) that has passed through the Hoover’s HQ like a scourge.

The good news is, unlike all too many companies, Hoover’s parent company Dun & Bradstreet has one of the most enlightened sick-leave policies you can imagine. I’ll spare you the details and summarize the policy like this: if you’re too sick to work, stay home. When you’re better, come in. If you’re really sick — such that you’re going to miss more than several days — let’s talk.

A refreshing dose of humanity in an unfeeling corporate world, eh? It’s amazing what a little common sense can do. I think Cali and Jody would be proud.

(Photo by scol22.)