Count down to London 2012

The famous Olympic torch is alight and has started it's journey. 

From 19 May 2012, 8,000 torchbearers will carry the torch through more than 1,000 cities, towns and villages across the UK, a journey that will take 70 days to complete.  The torch ends its journey as the last Torchbearer lights the Cauldron at the Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012, marking the official start of the Games. The Flame stays lit until the Closing Ceremony on 12 August 2012 when it will be put out to signify the end of the Games.

So the countdown to London 2012 has begun in earnest but what does this mean for your business?  Have you given any thought to the potential disruption the Games may cause?  "We're not in London" I hear you say.  You may not be, but what about your employees who want to watch the Games, or who have volunteered to be helpers there?  If your company delivers products in and around the London area, have you thought about increasing travel times to allow for traffic congestion? 

In short, have you implemented an Olympic Games Policy?  As business owners you may not have thought about this but your HR adviser/s should have.

As with all major sporting events there is likely to be disruption to businesses across the UK.  The key is to have a clear message on how you are approaching this. 

And don't forget, once the Games finish on 12 August 2012, the build-up will commence for the Paralympics which take place from 29 August to 9 September 2012.