Coronavirus: what contingency plans are you putting in place?

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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  • Hi everyone, as we've discussed on this Community thread, the global spread of #coronavirus is causing logistical and operational problems for businesses, as well as putting extra demands on #HR to deal with the physical and emotional toll. People Management magazine and the CIPD want to understand what sort of arrangements organisations have put in place to manage the outbreak, this will help us continue to support you in the best way possible with relevant advice and content. Please help us by taking this short survey now: http://ow.ly/AZpT50yGq3g
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  • Hi everyone, as we've discussed on this Community thread, the global spread of #coronavirus is causing logistical and operational problems for businesses, as well as putting extra demands on #HR to deal with the physical and emotional toll. People Management magazine and the CIPD want to understand what sort of arrangements organisations have put in place to manage the outbreak, this will help us continue to support you in the best way possible with relevant advice and content. Please help us by taking this short survey now: http://ow.ly/AZpT50yGq3g
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