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How are other organisations preparing

Preparation of Organisations

The Australian Commonwealth Government has stated that they have "Targeted provision of antivirals to people exposed or at continuous high risk of exposure to the virus rather than to broad categories of workers." 5  
"Government are encouraging advanced preparation by both private and public sector organisations and it is up to businesses themselves to prepare and ensure they are in the best position to manage the effects of a pandemic"3
HOW SOME OF THE WORLDS' BIGGER ORGANISATIONS ARE PREPARING:
CompanyIllustrative Flu Pandemic
Preparation Measures

Virgin Atlantic6

 

  •  Purchased 10,000 courses of Antivirals for employees, who frequently travel internationally
Microsoft8
  • Issued all 1,200 employees at its Mountain View campus a bottle of hand sanitiser, with a web link for information on avian flu. Installed hand sanitiser dispensers throughout its buildings
Boeing6
  • Assembled a task force to examine business continuity issues and worker-protection plans
  • Assessed minimum workers to conduct core activities. Estimates non attendance rates of up to 30%
  • Exploring options to minimize operational disruptions (e.g. cross-training, reconfiguring shifts, virtual work)
HSBC7
  • Developing "Remote Working" plans to operate under a flu pandemic scenario that would keep as many as 50% of its employees from being at work