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Influenza A (H1N1) update

Last updated: 4 November 2009

 

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HR considerations

The 2009 H1N1 virus has created unparalleled urgency for government health agencies and employers. This web site provides interim guidance for managing the risks to your organization and understanding what resources are available.

 

Additional information will be forthcoming as Mercer learns more about managing the risks.

 

NEW! Health & Benefits Perspective

The emerging global influenza pandemic: Human resource contingency planning

This Perspective addresses the questions and concerns employers have
expressed regarding the influenza epidemic.

 

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Is your organization prepared for a pandemic?

Mercer has created a checklist that HR teams can use to take a quick look at how prepared they are to deal with the flu. It can help identify any gaps that need to be filled and to prepare HR to answer questions on preparations.

 

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Podcast: Preventive steps an important part of H1N1 response

As the H1N1 pandemic continues to spread, employees and employers alike are concerned about safety and health. How can individuals and organizations preserve their own well-being and keep workplaces safe? Dr. Russ Robbins, Mercer's senior clinical consultant, talks with Richard Klein about the symptoms of the virus, how global and US federal and state agencies are responding to the threat, and precautionary steps individuals and businesses can take to minimize risks.  (1 May 2009)

 

 

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Related Mercer sites

Mercer has created country-specific web sites to address issues in their locations.

 

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MMC pandemic services

 

Organizations need to understand the wide-ranging social and economic effects of a pandemic so they can respond quickly to potential disruptions to their operations and protect the well-being of their employees - and MMC can help.

 

 Learn more on MMC pandemic services

H1N1 related resources

Web briefing recording

 

The emergence and rapid escalation of influenza A(H1N1) has created significant challenges for workforce management. This recording of our recent web briefing provides insight from Mercer's thought leaders on how to manage risks to your organization, understand resources that are available, and learn about successful communication practices.

 

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H1N1 updates

 

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