One of our favorite authors of articles related to business continuity and contingency planning is Linda Tucci, a senior news writer for the CIO magazine.
In response to a presidential advisory group of leading scientists warning of possible absentee rates of 30% to 50% happening this coming flu season and lasting for an unknown duration, Linda Tucci has again given some very clear focus on what companies should be doing now to mitigate this risk.
In prior postings on this blog, we have read about the increased attention that organizations are giving to tracking the potential that this year’s flu season may have on thier business activity levels. With the flu season rapidly approaching and the increased risk that the H1N1 Swine Flu may add to this year’s levels of risk, we thought it a good idea to remind our readers of a recent website that we have identified as a great resource of information on this important topic.
Click here to view the Pandemic Information News website, with all of its information and links to resources capable of giving your business continuity or risk managers the level of reliable, current information needed to prepare and support the continued operations of your organization.
It is certainly all over the news, and many companies are now beginning to realize that the risks to their organizations from the potential swine flu pandemic are becoming more a question now of “when” or “how much of an impact” rather than ” if” it will happen. A review of all current business continuity plans and how those plans can be affected by a swine flu pandemic is highly recommended.
With the 2009 flu season nearly upon us, we recommend a group of related articles, recommendations and possible preventive steps to take that have been organized by the staff of the CIO magazine.
