Take It Easy: It’s OK to Go Slow With Your COVID-19 Back-to-Work Plan
Many companies have been running themselves ragged in trying to come up with and quickly implement a comprehensive plan for adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given the current uncertainties, this might […]
Vaccinate Your Business: Devise a Pandemic Plan
The news is full of efforts to develop a vaccine effective against COVID-19. Your company also needs to be vaccinated against the impacts of communicable disease and the best way to do […]
Back in the Saddle: Resuming Regular BCM Activities
Business continuity professionals have been justifiably absorbed in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but the usual threats are still out there and it’s time to restart any regular BCM activities that were […]
Emerging from the Lockdown: 6 Things to Think About for the Next Phase
The coming weeks will see most organizations begin making cautious steps back toward their previous way of doing business, though the situation remains fluid and some things might have changed permanently. In […]
When the Quarantine Ends: How to Be Ready to Reopen Your Company
Sooner or later, the danger of coronavirus will recede, the quarantine will be relaxed, and companies will be able to move toward resuming normal operations. In today’s blog, we’ll share some steps […]
Working Remotely over the Long Haul: Living with COVID-19 as a Business
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of the organizations we work with have now had their work-from-home programs running for a week or two. In today’s post, we’re going to look at […]
Homeward Bound: 7 Questions to Answer Before Sending Staff Home to Work
Most people think it’s easy for employees to work from home, but the reality is otherwise. In today’s post we’ll look at seven questions every organization should ask itself before sending its […]
Continuing to Thrive: A Definition of Business Continuity
If you are new to the world of business continuity, you might have asked yourself, What exactly is business continuity, anyway? In today’s post, we’re going to define business continuity by taking […]
Ready or Not, Here It Comes: 5 Steps to Protecting Your Company Against Coronavirus
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control have warned that the coronavirus outbreak may cause severe disruptions to everyday life. In today’s post, we’ll look at five steps your organization can take […]
No Respect: The Occasionally Frustrating Truth About Life as a BCM Professional
Whether you’re an independent consultant or work on staff, life as a BCM professional can sometimes make you feel like Rodney Dangerfield: you get no respect from senior management. In today’s post, […]
A Robust Business Continuity Plan in 20 Steps
Contrary to popular belief, a business continuity plan is not a single document but an aggregate of assessments, processes, and checklists. In today’s post, we’ll lay out the process of creating a […]