Tornadoes, heavy rains, flooding, high winds, ice storms, blizzards and heavy snow have caused several deaths, widespread damage and devastation to Iowa over the years. The entire world has also recently gone through several years of challenges due to COVID-19, a pandemic forcing businesses to change the way they operate and, in some cases, shutter entirely. When disasters like these strike a business, regardless of whether it emanates from natural or human causes, there will likely be significant human resource issues to quickly address. During times of disaster, every business must make the decision of whether and how to move forward. A business’s employees are a critical component of any management and recovery plan. If a business fails to properly manage employees and help meet their needs, other recovery efforts may be futile. Even if the employer ultimately decides a specific facility or business function cannot reopen, it will be essential to respond to employee concerns to avoid or minimize the risk of legal liability.
Sound disaster planning requires for human resource issues to be recognized first and in doing so adequate attention must be...
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