Dramatic headlines about natural disasters remind us that they are a fact of life. We hope to be prepared, but the scope can be overwhelming as we’ve seen from devastating fires in Southern California and flooding in North Carolina in the past year. That is true for businesses and their employees.
Developing and regularly updating a disaster-recovery policy is an essential and common practice for businesses. It should outline roles and responsibilities, communication protocols and steps to restore operations to normalcy. Regular training on these procedures ensures employees are prepared when disaster strikes.
