How do you intend on dealing with the impending chaos that this summer is likely to bring? Here are a few tips on getting your business through the summer.

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Gearing up for the Summer
This summer is about as exciting as it gets when it comes
to sport. The buzz is already alive and kicking, and that’s only
set to increase as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games draws ever closer. But on the flip side, there’s also
likely to be a lot of disruption to your business.
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1. Resourcing needs
Aside from the fact that the impending
You need the right people, at the right place, at the right time
chaos is more than likely a once-in- to keep your business on track throughout the Olympics.
Make sure you have a plan of who your critical workers
a-lifetime occurrence, we’re bringing are and where they’re going to be, and ensure they have
you our five top tips on handling everything they need to get the job done. Check your overall
resourcing plan, and talk to us now if you need to cover any
travel and attendance this summer. gaps.
2. Absence 3. Travel disruption
Make sure your employees are clear on your absence policy It’s estimated that the Games will result in a extra 20 million
well before the Games. Get teams to finalise holiday plans journeys around London alone. So if you’re based in or near
and cover at least a month in advance, and have a back-up the capital, or do a lot of business with organisations that are,
plan in place to deal with the disruption of any unexpected you need to plan for travel disruption. The Olympics actually
absences. offers a great opportunity to explore alternatives to the daily
commute; such as video conferencing and working from
home.
4. Flexible working 5. Eyes on the screen
Dust off your people policies to make sure you’re covered to There‘ll be some major moments across the Games that
meet changes to regular working patterns. Can you cope if bring people together, so you need to decide what your
team GB has a vital Gold Medal race in the middle of the internet policy is going to be. Will people be able to follow
working day? Can you stagger hours to give the greatest events through the media during work time? Decide what
number of people the chance to watch? Can people work from works for your business, then communicate this to your
home or offices close to home? Remote working might not be workplace so they’re completely clear. Just make sure this
possible if you run a factory, or if your business is built on direct doesn’t discriminate against anyone, and reflects the fact that
customer interaction, but there will be ways to ease the strain. not everyone will be interested in the Games.
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