Mercer’s global Human Capital Perspective newsletter: Prepare your company for a global pandemic

Mercer's global Human Capital Perspective newsletter is a new online publication designed to discuss and stimulate thinking around effective human capital management in today’s competitive global marketplace. In this issue, Rosaline Chow Koo, leader of Mercer Health & Benefits in Asia Pacific and Mercer HR Services in Asia, discusses the latest on avian influenza, its potential to become a global pandemic and explains how employers can mitigate the risks of avian influenza.

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Mercer Global HR Conference - Global Pandemic: Preparing for the workforce implications

The prospect of a global avian flu pandemic is, as most scientists say, not a matter of “if” but “when.” Mercer’s recent global survey has indicated that most enterprises are very concerned about the issue, but are taking a wait-and-see approach with respect to planning and actions. This Mercer Global HR Conference workshop presentation given to clients in Washington DC in December 2006 looks at the HR implications of a pandemic, findings from Mercer's global survey of 450 companies from 38 countries and specific key actions that should be taken now to avoid disaster later.

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Mercer perspective - Preparing for a Pandemic: Easing the Avian flu's impact on employee welfare and productivity

Mercer's perspective centers on workforce concerns - issues related to the health, safety and welfare of employees. Before, during and after an avian flu outbreak, human resource managers, and the protocols they put in place, will play a critical role in maintaining their organizations' ability to function effectively.

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Mercer white paper - Global pandemic

Read Mercer's white paper - Global Pandemic: Don’t just survive – come out with a competitive advantage

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