How do your COVID-19 plans compare with other organisations?
Are you amongst the many businesses’ that have implemented continuity plans in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Businesses have been focusing on how they can operate in line with the government’s guidelines whilst ensuring the safety of colleagues and customers. Whilst every business is different and will have unique challenges to overcome and consider, there are similar areas that every business should consider as they prepare to reopen fully and safely.
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) has recently published an excellent report which gives a useful insight into how organisations are adapting their operations post COVID-19 lockdown in respect of health and safety, travel and technology:
Health and Safety
Which of the following health and hygiene measures have you taken or are considering taking in your organisation?
Travel
Which of the following travel measures have you taken or are considering taking in your organisation?
Technology
Which of the following IT, technology and communications measures have you taken or are considering taking in your organisation?
The full report titled ‘Coronavirus: Organisational Preparedness’ is available upon free registration at the BCI website available here.
Additional guidance covering infectious diseases including a COVID-19 return to work risk assessment template is provided via RMworks, Griffiths & Armour’s online risk management portal that is available to all clients. Further information on RMworks is available here.
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