Coronavirus: It's about facts over fear, planning over panic
As the COVID-19 coronavirus problem grows, employers will face increasing challenges on a variety of workplace issues. Health experts anticipate travel restrictions, business closings, suspension of schools, and widespread employee absences will occur. Now is the time to consider and plan for such possibilities.
It starts with facts
When addressing a serious problem like the coronavirus outbreak, overreaction can be a by-product. To avoid panic and ill-advised decisions, get accurate information in the hands of your workforce. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-busin...). Likewise, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) maintains a website providing updates on the coronavirus, which can be found at https://www.ok.gov/health/Prevention_and_Preparedness/Acute_Disease_Serv....