Business owners offered advice about Olympic disruptions

Business owners worried about continuity during the Olympic Games have been offered advice from the Government.

The Cabinet Office has released an official guide to maintaining business continuity during next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

The guide titled 'London 2012 Games: Planning Information for Businesses' covers topics such as security, staffing, energy and travel disruption and features contributions from many organisations directly involved with the planning of the Games.

HR Magazine report that the guide is aimed at firms of all sizes, but will prove particularly useful for smaller enterprises in and around the capital.

It is hoped that it will help businesses in London and beyond control their employees time and attendance levels throughout the Olympics next summer.

David Evans, from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), encouraged businesses to engage with the advice.

He told aviva.co.uk: "Many of our members operate near Olympic venues, or will have their operations and supply chain affected by road disruptions. This guide will prove invaluable in helping such businesses make robust plans for dealing with the challenges of next summer's events.

"For all businesses located or operating near a Games venue or hotspot, this guide is an ideal place to start planning for the impact of next summer's celebrations."