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Business Continuity Planning - H1N1 Virus
Archived September 2010
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Human cases of the influenza A H1N1 virus (swine flu) have been confirmed in a many countries including Mexico and the United States. Once again, many organizations are taking steps to ensure they have the necessary plans in place to respond should there be an impact to their business and/or employees with any potential pandemic. On Aug. 10 2010, WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan announced that the H1N1 influenza virus has moved into the post-pandemic period. However, localized outbreaks of various magnitudes are likely to continue.
Review the resources below and join the dialogue about the H1N1 virus on the new WorldatWork Community Discussion Boards. Go to your Community homepage or search for "swine" or "H1N1" in the top left search box to see related posts.
For more resources on business planning and response, also see Pandemic Preparation - Avian Flu .
Total Rewards Issues
Workforce Health Strategies - A Multinational Perspective
Towers Watson, July 2010
Most Employees Believe Their Workplace Will be Hit by H1N1 Flu Virus
Newsline, Dec. 16, 2009
H1N1 - Dont Let It Make Your Organization Sick
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Dec. 1, 2009
Employer H1N1 Virus Risk Management Requires Employer Care To Manage Virus Risks Without Violating Employment Discrimination or Other Laws
Cynthia Stamer, P.C. , Nov. 30, 2009
Paid Leave and the Swine Flu: Part II
WorldatWork Post Blog , Nov. 18, 2009
Paid Leave and the Swine Flu
WorldatWork Post Blog , Nov. 12, 2009
Temporary Legislation Introduced to Guarantee Five Paid Sick Days For Workers With a Contagious Illness
Newsline, Nov. 5, 2009
Emergency H1N1 Legislation Would Mandate Paid Sick Leave For Employer-Directed Absences
HR Policy Association, Nov. 4, 2009
H1N1 Flu and the Workplace
WorldatWork Roundtable Discussion, November 2009
EEOC Provides Technical Guidance on Pandemic Planning in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Buck Consultants, Oct. 30, 2009
Most American Workers Say Their Employers Not Communicating About H1N1 Virus
Newsline, Sept. 22, 2009
Business Continuity
Planning for H1N1:
A Guide for Total Rewards and HR Professionals
WorldatWork White Paper, Sept. 21, 2009
Do Health Insurance Plans Cover H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots
EBRI, Sept. 2, 2009
Survey of U.S. Government Agencies Reveals Telework as Essential to Continuity of Operations, Emergency Preparedness
Newsline, July 27, 2007
Ready for Disaster - Business Continuity Depends on a Total Rewards Plan
workspan, April 2007
Survey of HR Preparedness for Flu
Pandemic
ORC Worldwide, September 2006
Preparing for a Pandemic: The Total Rewards Angle
Supplemental Information
workspan, July 2006
Threat of Flu Pandemic Means Employers Must Geographically
Distribute Workers
Newsline, June 7, 2006
Flu Pandemic - Are you Ready?
Supportive Solutions, 1st Qtr. 2006
Effect of Disasters on Pay and Benefits Policies
Hewitt Associates, 2005
Telework - A Critical Component of Your Total Rewards Strategy
WorldatWork Press
Exploring Telework as a Business Continuity Strategy
ITAC
WASC Telework Policy
Sample policy, Western Administrative Support Center (WASC), a department within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
International Trade Administration Telework Guide
Sample policy, International Trade Administration
Security Issues for Telecommuting
Information Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Business Planning & Preparedness
GSK Begins Distributing 2010-2011 Flu Vaccine
Newsline, Aug. 2, 2010
As Influenza Season Nears Employers Need To Be Prepared
Buck Consultants, Oct. 13, 2009
Majority of American Workers Plan to Get Flu Shots
Newsline, Aug. 28, 2009
CDC Issues Seasonal and Swine Flu Guidance
Newsline, Aug. 24, 2009
WHO Declares Flu Pandemic
Newsline, June 11, 2009
Significant Number of Employers Still Not Prepared for Possible Flu Pandemic
Newsline, June 11, 2009
Companies Actively Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic
Newsline, May 20, 2009
It's Never Too Late to be Prepared
The Business of Benefits Blog, May 11, 2009
Pandemic Preparedness - Are You Ready
Buck Consulting, May 6, 2009
The H1N1 Flu Virus - Recommendations for Employers in Quebec
Ogilvy Renault, May 6, 2009
What Employers Can Do to Protect Workers from Pandemic Influenza
OSHA, May 1, 2009
How to Protect Yourself in the Workplace During a Pandemic
OSHA, May 1, 2009
What You Should Know About the Swine Flu
eni, April 28, 2009
Business Continuity Study Says Houston is Most Prepared U.S. City
Newsline, May 29, 2007
New Study Reveals Lack of Confidence in Disaster and Information Availability Preparedness Among U.S. Executives Surveyed
Newsline, Aug. 29, 2006
The White House - National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza (NSPI)
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Pandemic Influenza — Managing the Risks of an Invisible Threat
Aon, October 2005
Avian Flu and Pandemic Preparedness
International SOS
Forum on Business and Influenza Pandemic Preparedness
Archived Video Webcast, Fleishman-Hillard and Trust for America's Health (TFAH)
Emergency Management Guide For Business & Industry
Standard Checklist Criteria For Business Recovery
FEMA
Business & Industry Preparedness Guide
American Red Cross