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Citation
van Vark, C. (2006), "Rubble trouble (HR and disaster management)", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 14 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid.2006.04414fad.014
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Rubble trouble (HR and disaster management)
Rubble trouble (HR and disaster management)
van Vark C.Human Resources, April 2006, Start page: 30, No. of pages: 2
Purpose – Describes how the UK firm, 3Com, dealt with the Buncefield disaster, an oil explosion affecting the industrial park on which the company was sited. Design/methodology/approach – Quotes Andy Gillham, international HR director at the firm, about how the firm found alternative premises and communicated with employees about the provisions made to carry on working. Discusses the effect of the disaster on the firm in general and on its employee relations. An inset gives advice on disaster management. Findings – Stresses the need of good communication with employees during a disaster and its aftermath. Originality/value – Highlights the need of disaster planning.ISSN: 0964-8380Reference: 35AL878
Keywords: Disasters, Employee communications, Human resource management, United Kingdom