On average, people live with HIV for 10 years and with AIDS for two years. It makes common sense, it makes good business sense. Rumour and suspicion can bring work to a grinding halt. It could close a plant down. Help Businesses can t assume their workers, their friends, and families know how to protect themselves from HIV infection.
Studies indicate that many employees lack knowledge about the disease.
That lack of understanding breeds anxiety about their own health and about the health of others. Employees did, however, indicate a desire to learn more. Surveys show they want workplace education and they have confidence in the health information they receive there. Workplace Programs Save When employees get information and training, it pays off. In our reactions to AIDS, something of significance about ourselves and about the character of our enterprises is revealed.