The Role of HRIS in Crisis Response Planning

2009 ◽  
pp. 764-769
Author(s):  
Amy E. Hurley-Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Crisis Planning ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Human Resource Crisis ◽  
Resource Sector

“On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, killing 2,749 people. The attack resulted in severe economic impact, especially to airlines, and a stock market loss of $1.2 trillion. On December 26, 2004, a tsunami from a 9.1 earthquake overran the shores of many countries along the vast rim of the Indian Ocean. Over 283,000 people died. On August 29, 2005, Katrina, a category-5 hurricane, knocked out electric and communication infrastructure over 90,000 square miles of Louisiana and Mississippi and displaced 1.5 million people.” (Denning, 2006, p. 15). This past decade has been catastrophic, and there are still three more years to go. Many American businesses have not responded to the call for better human resource crisis planning, while a few corporations have risen to the challenge. It is necessary and extremely important for organizations to understand the importance of implementing crucial changes in the organizational structure of businesses, primarily in the human resource sector. The human resource sector is the area most responsible for the safety of personnel and therefore best equipped to foster the communication requirements any crisis will necessarily exact.

The Role of HRIS in Crisis Response Planning

2011 ◽  
pp. 619-626
Author(s):  
Amy E. Hurley-Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Crisis Planning ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
The Indian Ocean ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Human Resource Crisis ◽  
Resource Sector

“On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, killing 2,749 people. The attack resulted in severe economic impact, especially to airlines, and a stock market loss of $1.2 trillion. On December 26, 2004, a tsunami from a 9.1 earthquake overran the shores of many countries along the vast rim of the Indian Ocean. Over 283,000 people died. On August 29, 2005, Katrina, a category-5 hurricane, knocked out electric and communication infrastructure over 90,000 square miles of Louisiana and Mississippi and displaced 1.5 million people.” (Denning, 2006, p. 15). This past decade has been catastrophic, and there are still three more years to go. Many American businesses have not responded to the call for better human resource crisis planning, while a few corporations have risen to the challenge. It is necessary and extremely important for organizations to understand the importance of implementing crucial changes in the organizational structure of businesses, primarily in the human resource sector. The human resource sector is the area most responsible for the safety of personnel and therefore best equipped to foster the communication requirements any crisis will necessarily exact.

scholarly journals The role of metallurgy in the NIST investigation of the World Trade Center towers collapse

JOM ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 59 (11) ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. W. Banovic ◽  
T. Foecke ◽  
W. E. Luecke ◽  
J. D. McColskey ◽  
C. N. McCowan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
The World ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
World Trade Center Towers

scholarly journals Dynamic residential movement and depression among the World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungwoo Lim ◽  
Sze Yan Liu ◽  
Jennifer Brite ◽  
Aldo Crossa ◽  
Sean Locke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Depression Risk ◽  
The World ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Residential Movement ◽  
Health Registry

Abstract Purpose Residential instability is associated with poor mental health, but its causal inference is challenging due to time-varying exposure and confounding, and the role of changing social environments. We tested the association between frequent residential moving and depression risk among adults exposed to the 9/11 disaster. Methods We used four waves of survey data from the World Trade Center Health Registry. We measured residential movement and depression using geocoded annual address records and the Personal Health Questionnaire Depression Scale, respectively, for a prospective cohort of 38,495 adults. We used the longitudinal Targeted Maximum Likelihood Method to estimate depression risk by frequent residential moving and conducted causal mediation analysis to evaluate a mediating role of social environments. Results Most enrollees (68%) did not move in 2007–2014, and 6% moved at least once every 4 years. The remaining 26% moved less frequently (e.g., only moving in 2007–2010). Frequent moving versus no moving was associated with risk of depression in 2015–16 (RR = 1.20, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.37). Frequent residential moving—depression pathway was mediated by high social integration (OR = 0.93, 95% CI = 0.90, 0.97). Conclusion These findings demonstrate the importance of social networks in understanding increased risk of depression associated with housing instability.

The Role of Microscopy in the NIST World Trade Center Investigation

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (S2) ◽  
pp. 42-43
Author(s):  
S Banovic
Keyword(s):  
New Mexico ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Trade Center

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, August 3 – August 7, 2008

scholarly journals TV Whites Spaces in Public Libraries: A Primer

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Radsliff Rebmann ◽  
Emmanuel Edward Te ◽  
Donald Means
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Anchor Institutions ◽  
Response Planning ◽  
Key Aspects

<p>TV Whitespace (TVWS) represents one new wireless communication technology that has the potential to improve internet access and inclusion. This primer describes TVWS technology as a viable, long-term access solution for the benefit of public libraries and their communities, especially for underserved populations.  Discussion focuses first on providing a brief overview of the digital divide and the emerging role of public libraries as internet access providers.  Next, a basic description of TVWS and its features is provided, focusing on key aspects of the technology relevant to libraries as community anchor institutions. Several TVWS implementations are described with discussion of TVWS implementations in several public libraries.  Finally, consideration is given to first steps that library organizations must take when contemplating new TVWS implementations supportive of Wi-Fi applications and crisis response planning.</p>

scholarly journals Weapons of mass destruction and the role of the neurosurgeon

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Leon E. Moores
Keyword(s):  
World Trade Center ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Weapons Of Mass Destruction ◽  
Mass Destruction ◽  
Technical Preparation ◽  
The World ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
Staffing Requirements ◽  
World Trade Center Attacks

The desire to assist in a crisis should be tempered by a serious assessment of the technical preparation one has undertaken. Additionally, in the same way that a needs assessment is undertaken before prescribing a course of treatment, one should evaluate the actual staffing requirements of the situation. Many physician volunteers were turned away after the World Trade Center attacks because the overwhelming response of available medical personnel quickly exceeded the requirement. Finally, the duration and intensity of preparation should be based on a realistic evaluation of the likelihood of an event occurring that would necessitate use of the training. Before jumping into action in a situation in which weapons of mass destruction have been used, several issues must be addressed. Prior to the crisis, all professionals, neurosurgeons included, should ask how they can prepare themselves and their communities. During the crisis, neurosurgeons should evaluate their roles based on specialized triage training and experience, personal and equipment decontamination training, and the importance of neurosurgical skills. Finally, one should continually ask if there is anything he/she should be doing during the crisis in addition to performing neurosurgical tasks.

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