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Recently, Derek Wright (LinkedIn) sent me an email asking for my thoughts on business continuity planning for the fall flu season. With the potential for spikes in unscheduled leave resulting from H1N1 swine flu, there are a number of things to consider. Here are some of my recommendations.
Appoint a Workplace Coordinator
When dealing with any complex business issue, it is a good idea to have a point person. Your Champion should be empowered with the authority to make decisions and influence policy. This person should have a track record of managing large complex assignments.
In addition to all of the internal stakeholders, your Champion should reach out to the local health department and hospitals to coordinate protocols for a response to ill individuals.
Review Your Continuity Plan
How does your continuity plan address significant absenteeism in the workplace? Are your leave and compensation policies up-to-date, specifically sick leave, leave donation, and employee assistance services that are covered by employee-sponsored health plans.
Identify the Essentials
Who are the essential employees in your company? Who are their back-ups? What critical inputs (e.g. raw materials, suppliers, subcontractors) do you need to maintain business operations?
Establish a Communication Plan
In addition to communicating with the public, your communication plan should identify key contacts, chain of communications with suppliers and customers, and processes for tracking and communicating with business and employees.
Share Your Plans with Employees
Develop hotlines, dedicated websites, and other platforms for communicating with employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers. These platforms should always provide timely information, and include redundancies in the emergency contact system.
The 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1
- Announcing the 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - September 3, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 1: Influenza Update - September 8, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 2: Your Message - September 9, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 3: Verify Your Contacts - September 10, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 4: Notify Stakeholders - September 11, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 5: Test Your Call Tree - September 12, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 6: Reporters' Notebook - September 14, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 7: Social Media Checklist - September 15, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 8: Business Continuity - September 16, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 9: Latest CDC Guidelines - September 17, 2009
- 10 Day Tune Up for H1N1 - Day 10: Team Briefing - September 18, 2009
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