Collecting responses from your employees is also an important and necessary part of a comprehensive communications platform. By implementing two-way communications, employers can collect feedback and other important data about emergency planning and preparation.
The pandemic has emphasized the importance of strong crisis management skills, including clear and accessible crisis communications, by organizations that provide essential services.
This blog will dive deeper into how a tabletop exercise works, the pros and cons, how to plan a tabletop exercise, and how to successfully conduct one with your organization.
According to the FBI, the number of active shooter events has increased over the past few years; 2021 showed a 52.5% increase from 2020 and a 96.8% increase from 2017.
Having an emergency response plan means your company is prepared to respond to any emergency, whether it is a natural disaster event, severe weather, pandemic, facility emergency like fires, workplace violence or civil disturbances.
Mass shootings, which can be defined as an attack where 3 or more people are killed by a firearm, are unpredictable, making it difficult for corporate spaces to adequately address gun-related risks, including the best practices for preparing and preventing these attacks.
Disaster plans need to cover what might happen whether employees are working remotely, are on-site or are traveling for business. Companies should implement and ensure their employees know how to reach others during and after emergencies and how to continue operations in the wake of an emergency.