More than 80% of U.S. workers faced an extreme weather disruption on the job last year, yet only 4% of employers have assessed the risks their workforces face.
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The Healthcare Technology Report was among the outlets to cover the launch of Extreme Weather + Work, a Health Action Alliance initiative designed to help employers prepare for weather-related disruptions before, during, and after they strike.
"Extreme weather is becoming a persistent, year-round challenge for both employers and workers," said David Leathers, Director of Extreme Weather + Work at the Health Action Alliance. "Right now, there is a growing gap between the scale of this challenge and how prepared most companies are."
Polling from the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health found that more than 80% of U.S. workers experienced at least one extreme weather-related disruption on the job in the past year. At the same time, Mercer research shows that only 4% of employers have historically assessed the extreme weather risks facing their workers.
Read the full article in The Healthcare Technology Report.
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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