Skokie, Ill. and Stanly County, N.C., lead the way.
- By David Hutchins
- Nov 12, 2010
In part one, “Know Who You’re Talking Too, Before You Speak,” we talked about the present-day environment of CEOs and other senior managers. It’s changing, it’s tougher, it’s going to be harder yet, and there are more voices tugging at them for face time and mind share. Some of those active voices are pretty powerful and can crowd out the voices of day-to-day needs, concerns and questions. You need a strategy to have maximum impact every time you have or need contact with your boss and other bosses.
Obviously, security, business continuity, resilience and risk issues are important, even mission critical. But if this is really true, why is it so hard to get bosses to listen more and seek us out to learn more?
- By James E. Lukaszewski
- Aug 26, 2010
Natural disasters are liable to wreak havoc upon data center operations, causing service and network outages. Although typically unexpected, the question is unfortunately when rather than if such extraordinary events will occur. Still, their effects can be contained by preparing for the inevitable aftermath.
Business continuity planning can help maintain critical operations
Most organizations are aware that developing a disaster preparedness plan is important, but key components are often either overlooked or not fully tested. As a result, organizations risk suffering lost data, productivity and, in the case of government agencies, poor service to citizens urgently in need.
- By David Hutchins
- Jul 06, 2010
How secure is your business data network? It’s a question that can be tough to answer when new security risks seem to emerge on a daily basis. Broadband data and voice communications are the lifeblood of business, and without a network that functions optimally all the time, the productivity, profitability and even viability of businesses in many vertical sectors are at risk.
- By Christopher Rabii
- Jun 11, 2010
One hundred and fifty municipalities within the State of Texas utilize the Blackboard Connect™ mass notification platform to help keep residents safe, informed and connected.
While the impacts of the recent Icelandic volcanic ash clouds are worked through, there are some pragmatic and practical takeaways being seen which have wider business benefits.
- By Keith Sherringham
- May 05, 2010
The implementation of large-scale business continuity management software projects is fundamentally different than with smaller installations. This article explores why these programs often fall short of their objectives.
- By Christopher Alvord, Frank Shultz
- Apr 05, 2010
As record-breaking snowfall shut down the greater DC metro area during the historic February blizzard, Washingtonians generally accepted that their office, favorite restaurant and physician’s practice would be closed for business. But an issue that did cause concern for many workers was whether their paychecks would be delivered on schedule amidst “snowmageddon” 2010.
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Businesses have been preparing for and experiencing disasters and emergencies for as long as commerce has existed. Over the years, this process has focused largely on what is known as business continuity. Simply put, business continuity is the ability to carry on business operations in the wake of natural or man-made disasters or disruptions to normal business activities. Examples such as Katrina and 9/11 come to mind when thinking about the need for business continuity.
- By Ira Gurvitch
- Feb 16, 2010
Human resource continuity for both business and facility management focuses on keeping employees safe and secure in the event of a fire or other environmental emergency. This article will help facilities managers planning for human resource continuity by highlighting the standards, testing and certification to look for when choosing emergency escape equipment to support HRC planning for fire and other environmental emergencies.
The risks facing institutions and the people in them today have grown complex. New approaches to emergency preparedness and emergency management are required to rapidly inform individuals of dangers that threaten campuses and other facilities. The following includes some best practices in the preparedness, response and recovery phases of emergency planning, especially as they relate to effective emergency communications.
- By Raju Rishi
- Jan 19, 2010
Keep in mind, an employee with a positive attitude is just as contagious in improving morale in the workplace as a disgruntled employee is in destroying morale.
- By Spencer Toomey
- Jan 12, 2010