Almost half of the U.S. workforce — 65 million people — face weather-related health risks on the job. From extreme heat to unhealthy air quality to unprecedented storms, severe weather events are threatening employee health and putting pressure on business leaders to adapt.

That's why we created a free starter guide for HR professionals and other leaders who shape employee health and safety programs.

‍Managing Extreme Weather and Climate Risks at Work offers a practical, four-step plan to help companies prepare for extreme weather, support their teams, and build long-term resilience.

Here's what's inside:

Step 1: Assemble Your Team
Guidance on which departments and roles you'll need at the table.

Step 2: Assess Your Risk
How to identify your specific vulnerabilities based on where your employees are, what they do, and what health challenges they face.

Step 3: Make Your Plan
Key considerations for prevention, emergency preparedness, communications, benefits, and recovery.

Step 4: Prepare Your People
Ways to train employees and equip managers before a crisis hits.

You can use this guide to begin building a safer workplace and a more resilient workforce — before, during, and after extreme weather.

More HR Leadership Strategies

This guide was created with input from members of the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health, the strategic advisory board to HAA's Extreme Weather + Work initiative. 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:

• The Business Case for Action
• Benefits Design
• Leave and Flexibility
• People Analytics

About Extreme Weather + Work

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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