When an unexpected emergency occurs, we rarely get enough advance notice that it will happen, if any notice at all. That’s why a business continuity plan is essential for your organization. A business continuity plan outlines your organization’s procedures and policies to follow in the event of an emergency to improve its response and recovery.
This is where a mass notification system can be used for more than just emergencies. A mass notification system ensures that all employees receive and respond to both critical and non-emergency messages.
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.
Choosing the right mass notification for your organization is key. In this blog, we share tips on vetting potential mass notification system vendors and considering your communication needs.
The pandemic has emphasized the importance of strong crisis management skills, including clear and accessible crisis communications, by organizations that provide essential services.
“You can’t get to true prevention until you understand who the motivators are and why they are motivated.” Dr. Jillian Peterson, a forensic psychologist and professor of criminology at Hamline University in Minnesota, shared the above logic and other keen observations during an insightful TEDXHamlineUniversity talk titled, “How to Prevent School Shootings.” Dr. Peterson is the
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.