Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This is particularly true in business, where events that threaten a company’s operations and shareholder value can ...

A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a documented, structured approach that describes how an organization can quickly resume operations after an unplanned incident. A DRP is an essential part of a ...

IT leaders must be prepared to deal with unplanned incidents. When a disruptive event threatens the organization's operations, there should be a plan in place to assess the event and determine its ...

Matt is chair of the firm’s OSHA and workplace disasters practice group and former chair of the labor and employment practice group. He has successfully handled hundreds of agency proceedings, ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

OSHA has issued its National Emergency Management Plan (NEMP), a new directive that clarifies the agency's policies during responses to national emergencies, ensuring personnel and logistical and ...

There’s another step to take today that only takes minutes: social media disaster preparedness. Your social feeds can become ...

As noted in the first article in this series, IT disaster recovery (DR) strategies and procedures help organisations protect their investments in IT systems and infrastructures. The essential mission ...

After one month in office, the Biden administration has fundamentally changed how the federal government responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. In direct contrast to his predecessor, President Joe Biden ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...