28/07/2009 - Impact of swine flu to be discussed
The impact that swine flu is having on industry is to be discussed at a special seminar after it was revealed that one in eight employees could be off work with the virus by the end of August.
The British Chambers of Commerce will host a seminar for employers who will have the opportunity to question medical and employment experts.
David Frost, the group's director general, said: "If the projected figures for the number of people contracting swine flu comes to pass, companies will be hit by intense periods of staff absence. Both supply and demand could be impacted and businesses need to be prepared."
Mr Frost said that companies should consider the possibility of allowing staff to work from home and make more use of the internet if offices become badly affected by the H1N1 virus.
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