Swine Flu is spreading so rapidly that the government cannot contain it anymore, with the number of new cases expected to reach 100,000 a day by the end of August.
Firms are being warned to prepare to have up to one-fifth of their staff calling in sick during the Autumn. One of the ways organisations can deal with staff absences is through enabling remote and flexible working.
Many firms already have contingency plans in place to deal with emergencies. This involves introducing measures like remote working in order to deal with the possible interruption to normal operations.
The number of reported Swine Flu cases has more than doubled from just under 3,600 to nearly 7,500 in recent months, with this figure expected to increase even more before and during Autumn.
Unfortunately Swine Flu could have an impact on workers during this difficult economic climate, with no part of the UK likely to be free from the disease.
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As featured on Independent.co.uk.