FRAMINGHAM, Mass., -– As flu season approaches, Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, Inc., will host a webinar on September 27 that will help organizations and employees gain a better understanding of seasonal flu viruses and how to keep their work environment healthy. Titled, “A Healthy Dose of Expert Advice for Flu Season,” the webinar will include executives from Staples, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) and GOJO Industries who will focus on the latest flu virus trends and sanitation methods for creating a healthier workspace.

 

What:                   With 66 percent of employees coming to work sick and 40 percent

concerned about catching a virus, it is important to understand seasonal viruses and new solutions to help prevent the spread of the flu during the 2011 season.  Attendees to this live webinar will learn about:

 

·         The latest flu trends and advice, including what to expect with this year’s flu season and tips on how businesses can be prepared;

·         Advances in hand sanitation; and

·         How to develop a flu preparedness plan for the office.

 

When:                  Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT

               

Register:              To register for this complimentary webinar, please go to:

                                www.staplesadvantage.com/flu-webinar

 

Speakers:            Lisa Koonin, Senior Advisor in the Influenza Coordination Unit, and Lead for Pandemic Medical Countermeasures at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Koonin provides leadership and consultation for CDC’s partners and coordinates major influenza pandemic preparedness activities.

 

Kathleen Hooker, Global PURELL Marketing Director at GOJO Industries. Hooker is responsible for marketing and branding activities and frequently speaks about hand sanitation trends and creating healthy work environments.

 

Amy Costello, Senior Benefits Consultant at Staples, Inc. Costello focuses on employee health and wellness management and develops on-site health screenings and worksite wellness programs.

 

Contact:                 For additional information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

 

Melissa Lane

                                Davies Murphy Group, Inc.           

                                781-418-2414

                                [sfs@daviesmurphy.com]           

 

Staples Advantage is one of the nation’s leading cleaning, maintenance and furniture providers to small-and medium-sized businesses, Fortune 1000 companies, state and federal government agencies, healthcare organizations and universities. For more information about Staples Facility Solutions, please visit www.staplesadvantage.com/facility-solutions.

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