Lessons in Climate Preparedness, Policy, and People-First Planning

August 4, 2025

Construction workers on a scaffolding in the sun

This reported event write-up covers an HR-focused panel on extreme heat in the workplace, examining climate preparedness, worker protections, and people-first planning. The piece highlights key takeaways from the discussion, centering policy, equity, and practical approaches employers can adopt as climate risks intensify.

Featured excerpt:

After a month of climate disasters ranging from floods to heat waves, the Health Action Alliance convened experts across public health, labor, and business for an urgent conversation on extreme heat — the fastest-growing climate threat to the American workforce. In this panel, speakers explored the changing policy landscape and how employers can still lead on climate resilience.

Read on for takeaways from the webinar.

View the full event recap from Health Action Alliance

Construction workers on a scaffolding in the sun

This reported event write-up covers an HR-focused panel on extreme heat in the workplace, examining climate preparedness, worker protections, and people-first planning. The piece highlights key takeaways from the discussion, centering policy, equity, and practical approaches employers can adopt as climate risks intensify.

Featured excerpt:

After a month of climate disasters ranging from floods to heat waves, the Health Action Alliance convened experts across public health, labor, and business for an urgent conversation on extreme heat — the fastest-growing climate threat to the American workforce. In this panel, speakers explored the changing policy landscape and how employers can still lead on climate resilience.

Read on for takeaways from the webinar.

View the full event recap from Health Action Alliance