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Coronavirus: what contingency plans are you putting in place?

Steve Bridger

We've had a discussion thread already touching on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), but things have moved on a bit and we'd like to ask members to use this space to share initiatives and plans around managing the coronavirus threat in your organisation.

Please refer to the CIPD factsheet for current guidance and also the latest information on the GOV.uk website.

The CIPD has been asked to speak on national news channels* about what businesses can be doing to manage issues affecting employees, such as flexible working, A+B teams coming into work, school closures, business travel etc.

*If you are happy to speak to the media, who are looking for real examples of businesses taking action, please let us know as we do sometimes get asked to recommend companies who could be featured. To reassure you, this is a closed thread and no-one can see it except CIPD staff and CIPD members. 

We’re well placed to help if you have any questions... and we’re interested to hear what actions you’re taking in your own organisations.

Please share below. Thanks.

UPDATE: 10th March 2020

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  • We are fortunate that we can all function remotely if we really have to. I think the government travel advice and also NHS information has been good and I'm keeping those sites open for frequent checks.
    I have got one new issue out of this though. A member of staff has gone on holiday to an affected area and informally told others before she left that she would be self isolating on her return, but not discussed with her manager or HR. So presumably intending to spring that on us on her return. Remote working is doable and self isolating is following safety advice but the approach leaves a lot to be desired.
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  • We are fortunate that we can all function remotely if we really have to. I think the government travel advice and also NHS information has been good and I'm keeping those sites open for frequent checks.
    I have got one new issue out of this though. A member of staff has gone on holiday to an affected area and informally told others before she left that she would be self isolating on her return, but not discussed with her manager or HR. So presumably intending to spring that on us on her return. Remote working is doable and self isolating is following safety advice but the approach leaves a lot to be desired.
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