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Business Continuity Planning - H1N1 Virus

For more resources on business planning and response, also see Pandemic Preparation - Avian Flu

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.

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" in the top left search box to see related posts.

Swine Flu Status

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

PandemicFlu.gov

World Health Organization (WHO)
Influenza pandemic alert level raised to phase 6 on June 11, 2009.

Total Rewards Issues

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. 01, 2009

Paid Leave and the Swine Flu: Part II
Public Policy Perceptions Blog, Nov. 18, 2009

Paid Leave and the Swine Flu
Public Policy Perceptions 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

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