Mirapex (pramipexole) Possible Risk of Heart Failure

ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare profesionals about a possible increased risk of heart failure with Mirapex (pramipexole). Results of recent studies suggest a potential risk of heart failure that needs further review of available data. Because of the study limitations, FDA is not able to determine whether Mirapex increases the risk of heart failure. FDA is continuing to work with the manufacturer to clarify further the risk of heart failure with Mirapex and will update the public when more information is available.

via Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products > Mirapex (pramipexole): Drug Safety Communication – Ongoing Safety Review, Possible Risk of Heart Failure.

How Do We Keep Contingent Workers From Jumping Ship? – Dear Workforce

My company provides staffing services to the manufacturing industry. Contingent workers historically have a high turnover rate. My motivation is to get these people to stay on assignments longer and be more productive, thus increasing my client’s return on investment. What can we do?

via How Do We Keep Contingent Workers From Jumping Ship? – Dear Workforce – Workforce.

The situation above is an actual scenario and the question posed is real.  The individual asking the question is in Human Resources and an executive at the VP level.  My initial reaction was disbelief.  Check out the entire article.  The answer given was pretty decent.

Ouch…