Once the core people and skills are identified, ensure that they are aware of their position and how they will be managed in the event of a pandemic. Consider strategies for minimizing the possibility that they become ill with influenza: . working from home even in very early stages of a pandemic, or other social distancing measures. If working from home is not a well-established practice in your organization, you may wish to encourage staff to address computer connection or technological issues and enable this option. You may wish to have non-essential staff “stand down” (with appropriate.