Managing Extreme Weather and Climate Risks at Work
A four-step starter guide to help HR leaders prepare for heat, smoke, storms, and other threats to employee health.
Almost half of the U.S. workforce — 65 million people — face weather-related health risks on the job. From extreme heat to unhealthy air quality to severe storms, extreme weather is threatening workers' health and safety.
It's up to employers to adapt and prepare. This free guide from Extreme Weather + Work offers a practical, four-step plan to help HR professionals and other business leaders support workers before, during, and after extreme weather.
For more guidance, explore our HR Leader's Guide to Extreme Weather Readiness, which covers topics such as benefits design, leave, flexible work policies, people analytics, and more.
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Extreme Weather + Work is an initiative of the Health Action Alliance. We bring together leaders who rarely sit in the same room and connect them with peers across industries, giving them the research and tools they need to support their people before, during, and after extreme weather. Our work is advised by the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health, a board of experts spanning business, health, climate, and policy.
The Health Action Alliance is the nation's largest employer network advancing public health. We help companies navigate evolving health challenges, strengthen workforce well-being, and partner with public health organizations to build stronger, healthier communities. HAA's network includes more than 11,000 employers nationwide, collectively reaching over 50 million workers and their families. We believe good health is good business, and we equip employers with the tools, partnerships, and strategies to deliver on that promise.