David Robb: Auckland University supply chain expert says up to a quarter of the workforce could be off due to Omicron

Employers are being told to be creative in filling the staff absences expected because of Omicron.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says there will inevitably be some disruption to supply chains.
Auckland University supply chain expert David Robb told Tim Dower the first issue will be staffing because up to a quarter of our workforce could be off.
He says businesses should ask staff to do a bit more overtime or cancel some leave.
“Possibly outsourcing some services, maybe even abroad and calling in retired staff and students. Maybe a platform for sharing workers.”
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