The Future of COVID-19: Predictions Are Hard, Preparing Is Easy
Trying to predict the next twist in the COVID-19 pandemic is a fool’s errand, but no matter what happens, you should retain your pandemic skills. We’re all past trying to predict the next twist […]
The Magnificent Seven: 7 Key BC Areas to Focus on in 2021
The vaccine is coming, COVID-19 is spiking, and 2021 is picking up steam. At this tumultuous time, here are the “magnificent seven”: seven key areas that business continuity professionals should be focusing […]
Silver Lining: Could a Negative Year Bring Positive Changes to BCM?
Even horrible events can sometimes lead to a few good consequences. Without minimizing the awful toll of COVID-19, it’s worth noting that the pandemic has driven a handful of positive changes in […]
Safe at Home: Fight Pandemic Fatigue by Improving Work from Home
The vaccines have arrived but deliverance from COVID-19 is still months in the future. In today’s post, we’ll look at how BCM offices can fight burnout and reduce costly mistakes by leading […]
How Pandemic Fatigue Poses a New Risk for Business
These days everyone is talking about pandemic fatigue, but the issue has a special importance for business continuity professionals. In today’s post, we’ll look at the risks pandemic fatigue poses for organizations […]
Surviving the Spike: Managing the Second Wave of COVID-19 as a BC Professional
The current spike in COVID-19 cases combined with the approach of winter flu season brings new challenges for organizations in general and business continuity management professionals in particular. In today’s post, we’ll […]
Stay Strong: The Pandemic Is No Time for BCM Pros to Slack Off
More companies are extending work-from-home, making it easy for BCM pros to mentally disengage. However, companies need our best efforts now more than ever. This is no time for BCM pros to […]
You Still Need to Drill: IT/DR Testing Is as Important as Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations to focus on operations and suspend their IT/Disaster Recovery testing programs. In today’s post, we’ll explain why it’s important to keep up with your IT/DR […]
Think Your Company Has Survived a Pandemic? Think Again
A look at how COVID-19 has impacted the workforce, and how the loss of human resources and pandemic planning is something we should all still be working on.
Home Alone: When Disasters Affect Staff Who Are Working Remotely
As recent news events have shown, people working at home might be safe from getting COVID-19, but they are vulnerable to other problems that business continuity professionals have never had to think […]
The Great Inspection: Identifying Likely Future Common BCM Problems
Over the past six months, we have talked with dozens of our clients across a range of industries about the issues they’ve faced in implementing their remote-work solutions. These conversations often strayed […]
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 […]