Risk Assessment—Management of Human Resources during COVID-19 Pandemic
| Activity | Risk Identification | Risk Rating | Risk Mitigation/Critical Process Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruitment of new staff | Local; Regional; National; International | Low to Moderate | Remote interviews; Limit domestic and international travel; 14-day quarantine prior to starting work |
| Training new hires and existing employees | Lack of information;Issues not addressed in corporate policies and procedures | Moderate to High | GMP compliance; Coronavirus awareness training;Symptoms identification |
| Deployment of employees | Domestic; International | Moderate to High | Staff functions conducted from home; Restrictions on nonessential domestic and international travel; deferment of large staff meetings |
| Management and Supervision of Employees | Staff and line functions | Moderate to High | Illness recognition; Monitoring with thermal sensors; Universal wearing of non-medical face masks on the job |
| Employee Attendance | Employees working sick; Loss of human resources; Inability to commute | Low | Flexibility in working hours;Stress importance of staying home when ill; Provide sickness benefits; Add company sponsored transportation when public transportation is unavailable |