UNFPA has just published a brief note "Private Sector and COVID-19: The Role of the Private Sector in Pandemic Response".
According to the report, companies need to make radical changes in their approaches to business during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Applying to work from home policy is the primary goal to ensure the health and protection of all employees in this period. It should be also kept in mind that the burden of domestic and care work affects women drastically and employers need to make sure that the workers maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Moreover, supply chains undergo strains from the pandemic response which may further endanger the sexual and reproductive health of the employee. The private sector also should be aware of the specific needs of certain groups who are at high risk of coronavirus, primarily being elderly and those with chronic diseases.
UNFPA makes critical recommendations for those in various sectors, including hospitality, textile, logistics and many more, in terms of how the private sector can make a difference in the community during this period.
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