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HR’s recurring headache: Persuading employees to get a flu shot

By Caroline Hroncich and Sharif Paget

Published October 31, 2018 2:40 PM EDT Updated November 5, 2018 4:04 PM EST 6 Min Read

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Caroline Hroncich

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Caroline Hroncich is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.

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Sharif Paget is a reporter at Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.

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