Infectious Disease & Pandemic Advice
Business Continuity Plans should be living documents that are updated as new risks and issues arise. Government and business need to be ever aware of changes and how they may affect their response to a disruptive event. Currently the medical profession is telling us that it is only a matter of time before we experience a global Infectious Disease/Pandemic. Business and Government need to work now to prepare to protect their employees and continue to offer essential services.
10 Steps you can take to prepare for a Global Infectious Disease/Pandemic
1. Conduct a risk assessment
2. Analyze business impacts & prioritize the business
3. Set guiding principles for the plan
4. Understand local government plans
5. Review HR related policies & procedures
6. Review health & safety procedures
7. Increase hygiene awareness at the workplace
8. Prepare a comprehensive business continuity plan
9. Test your business continuity plan
10. Communicate with your employees regularly, and…
Small Business Advice
With regard to the COVID-19 global pandemic, HZX would like to
share our thoughts and resources on how small business owners
can cope with, mitigate and ultimately return to normal business
operations in a safe and efficient manner. To that end, please check
out our slideshow packed with timely information and answers to
questions like:
W hat are pandemics?
- Why social distancing and “PPE ?
- What should I expect to happen?
- How can I continue my business?
Yvette MelocheHuman Resources Project Manager, Green Shield Canada (GSC)
“HZX Business Continuity Plan consultants (Diana Mann & Fred Spitzig) proved themselves to be valued partners with extensive knowledge in a broad range of topics and tools, designed to help us prepare for the unexpected and be adequately equipped to deal with potential threats to our company. The result = the completion of a very comprehensive Business Continuity Plan for our organization.”
