Most HR teams know extreme weather is affecting their workforce, but a new report finds very few are ready to do anything about it.
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A research report from HRCI and the Health Action Alliance puts a new number on the extreme weather preparedness gap: While 77% of HR professionals say extreme weather can impact their workforce, more than half report their organizations are not prepared to respond.
The report, "Facing the Storm: Extreme Weather and the Workplace," draws on survey data from hundreds of HR professionals across industries to examine how climate-driven disruptions are reshaping core workforce metrics — absenteeism, productivity, health care costs, and retention — and outlines practical steps HR teams can take to get ahead of the risk.
"These disruptions are becoming part of the baseline," said David Leathers, Director of Extreme Weather + Work at the Health Action Alliance. "Workers across industries are experiencing real impacts, and they expect employers to respond in meaningful ways."
For HR leaders looking for a starting point, the white paper offers practical, low-lift steps: clarifying remote work and leave policies for weather disruptions, proactively communicating existing benefits before a crisis hits, and coordinating with operations and facilities to establish clear response protocols.
Read the full report to learn how your organization can close the gap.
Extreme Weather + Work provides role-specific resources to help leaders across functions prepare for and respond to extreme weather. HR professionals can find more tips and tools in The HR Leader's Guide to Extreme Weather Readiness, covering topics such as:
Extreme Weather + Work is an initiative of the Health Action Alliance. We bring together leaders who rarely sit in the same room and connect them with peers across industries, giving them the research and tools they need to support their people before, during, and after extreme weather. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date on our latest events, resources, and recommendations. For deeper support, tools, and a peer community, explore Extreme Weather + Work membership.
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