Covid-19 safety measures in companies for employees well-being and business sustainability

Author: 
Maamri, N., Chaib, R and Benidir, M.

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the readiness of Algerian companies to face COVID-19 outbreak and suggest appropriate control measures in order to avoid business disruption by providing safe work environment. A survey was conducted to investigate the preparedness of Algerian companies in the midst of COVID-19- outbreaks. The survey consists of 24 items. Questions had been clear and direct to know about preparedness and actions taken by companies to face COVID-19 risk. To spotlight on actual situation that Algerian' companies are living, in the midst of virus spread. Also, a model has been proposed to preserve safe work continuity. That is based on the changes imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This technique allows us to manage well the quarantine period, ensure the functioning of companies within a minimum of employees, showing how to assess risk level, and take appropriate control measures. Results has been indicating that Algerian companies are not enough prepared to continue work in the midst of COVID-19 and a business continuity plan is needed plus appropriate control measures to provide safety and avoid business disruption.

Paper No: 
3557