A company doctor is a medical professional who is hired by a business to advise on any health issues which may arise within the company at any time. Once the chosen medical adviser has been appointed, they will take the time to become familiar with the culture and operations of the company. Once this has been done they will have the ability to offer advice on a range of topics including:
The benefits of hiring a company doctor are endless and there are many advantages of doing this for both the employee and employer.
An employee can see the doctor from their workplace which means that they don't need to take any time off work to do this, they can seek advice quickly and easily which reduces the length of time that they are ill for, they can choose to see their doctor at Corporate Health headquarters if they want more privacy and they can be confident in the knowledge that the company they work for has enlisted the help of an expert medical professional who can be trusted.
The benefits of having a company doctor from an employers point of view are plentiful and far outweigh the cost. If there is an on-site doctor, employees will be away from their desk for less time than if they had to leave the office, an employee can be seen quickly to prevent the spread of illness across the office, they can ensure that their staff are being cared for by a medical professional that can be trusted and money can be saved as a result of fewer employees phoning in sick.