During 12 months, the 11 companies will all ask employees about the same two or three medical conditions.

Many companies are now asking employees to make that decision for next year.

Now, the Mayor is asking his employees to do even more: to report any problems they might see.

"We ask our employees to share a modest part of that."

Ask your employees what they think about training to make sure it's relevant and effective.

"Ask employees for ideas on how targets can be met."

But simply saying so and then asking employees how they are doing on the values front falls short.

"We are absolutely not asking our employees to be police officers," he said.

This month, many employers are asking employees if they would like to change their medical insurance.

It is not fair to ask our colleagues and employees to work in conditions like that.