Determine how you will operate if absenteeism spikes

Determine how you will operate if absenteeism spikes from increases in sick employees, those who stay home to care for sick family members, and those who must stay home to watch their children if dismissed from childcare programs.

• Plan to monitor and respond to absenteeism at the workplace.
• Implement plans to continue your essential business functions in case you experience higher than usual absenteeism.
• Prepare to institute flexible workplace and leave policies.

Cross-train employees to perform essential functions so the workplace can operate even if key employees are absent