DRI Drive
OCTOBER 15, 2021
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Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Community Points of Distribution (CPODS) planning in Washington state.
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Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Book Review: Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management. Editors : Claire Connolly Knox and Brittany “Brie” Haupt Title : Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management: Concepts, Theories and Case Studies. Publisher : Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, New York and London. [link] April 2020. ISBN: 978-0-367-32183-3; Pages: 276; paperback price $49.95.
everbridge
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity Planning. While it may seem like a disaster recovery plan and a business continuity plan are the same, businesses must consider their differences. A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is an umbrella program comprised of various smaller parts that aim to keep operations running smoothly before, during, and after a disaster occurs.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
DRI Drive
OCTOBER 14, 2021
On Oct. 4, Facebook suffered one of its longest outages of nearly six hours, which was long enough to majorly disrupt online retail and global communications networks and create panic and confusion among users. What can resilience professionals learn from the social network’s surprise crash? Human error happens – but you can plan for it: […]. The post The Great Facebook Outage of 2021: 4 Key Lessons appeared first on DRI Drive.
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Disaster Zone Podcast
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Eight counties in Western Washington State have banded together to do regional planning. The effort has been funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (RCPG) A 2019 grant is being administered for the region by Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management Jason Biermann, Director for the county is interviewed in this podcast about how the RCPG grant process works for the eight counties and then he provides details on the CPOD
Crisis Response Journal
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Leaders and managers working in crisis response operations need to resist the slide into hypersensitivity if they are to avoid being caught in a tangle of personal issues, says Arran Heal
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2021
What is the U.S. Army's role in an oceanic theater that spans half the globe, where China increasingly asserts itself for strategic advantage? Gen. Charles A. Flynn, head of the U.S. Army Pacific, discussed this and other topics related to the Army's role in the Pacific theater at a recent event at RAND.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Once again, financial means makes a difference.
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During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 12, 2021
From the WashPost: Already, 18 weather disasters costing at least $1 billion each have hit the U.S. this year. 2021 is on pace to be among the most active and costliest years for such disasters, which are becoming more frequent.
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 15, 2021
This fall, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is launching the first-ever industry training program designed to help security businesses take advantage of government funding opportunities. Being able to navigate the federal grants landscape is an opportunity for your company to provide added value to your customers, and SIA’s new Federal Grants Certificate Program will help you boost your knowledge and success.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Minimum wage increases can lead to reductions in employer-sponsored health insurance for some workers and their dependents. If policymakers want to raise the minimum wage, they should look beyond standard labor market outcomes and take into account other potential effects.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
National Fire Protection Association
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Buildings must be designed so that exits are always readily accessible and access to those exits is arranged so that they can be reached at all times. To do this, there are some fundamental design concepts to follow to ensure that the means of egress is arranged for an exit to be reached by occupants in a safe and efficient manner. Means of egress design must consider the distance occupants. [[ This is a content summary only.
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Across the US, the effects of the last year and a half have hit female workers hard. In 2020, 2.3 million women left the US workforce, representing a staggering 80% of the population exiting the labor force.¹,² This month, Pure launched a new Returnship program through Women Back to Work to help professionals return to work after a career break. Here’s a closer look at why and how the program works.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Older adults are more vulnerable to scams than others and there are no good ways of protecting them. Policy solutions that provide protection against financial fraud could help older adults to live more financially stable lives.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Balancing energy needs and climate change.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Zerto
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Earlier this year, Zerto established its leadership in the Kubernetes data protection space with the release of Zerto for Kubernetes, bringing continuous data protection for backup and disaster recovery (DR) to a native Kubernetes (K8s) experience. . IT pros and organizations are starting to realize the importance of protecting their Kubernetes applications.
Alert Media
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The post Protect Your Business this Cybersecurity Month appeared first on AlertMedia.
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Michelman will be recognized for her industry expertise and leadership in corporate and health care security at the 2021 SIA Honors reception. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Bonnie Michelman as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award , an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.
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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p
Talkingpoint
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Is data center interconnection the missing link in your data center strategy? Whether you’re looking to improve business continuity or help bring data processing closer to your users, you can stand to benefit from data center interconnection. Connecting your data […]. The post 3 Ways Data Center Interconnection Works for Your Business appeared first on TierPoint.
Alert Media
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The post How L3Harris Cultivates Preparedness During Organizational Change appeared first on AlertMedia.
LogisManager
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Product’s Perspective: How Much Can You Automate Assurance? From the perspective of our Product team, the challenges of risk and compliance professionals are at the forefront. This collaborative group of developers, designers, lawyers and risk managers uses those insights, along with rigorous R&D, to inform the way LogicManager works. It’s no question that they’ve got a lot to share, so we’ll be publishing these insights to our blog to help you make more informed business decisions.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Amazon says teams can decide on office vs. remote.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
everbridge
OCTOBER 15, 2021
The post Travel Risk Management and Agile Organizational Resilience appeared first on Everbridge.
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 14, 2021
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SecureBI specializes in business and strategic advisory for companies in the physical security and Internet of Things industry. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves clients across the United States and internationally. SIA spoke with Brandon Reich, founder and CEO of SecureBI, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 14, 2021
I’m proud to share that for the eighth consecutive year, Gartner has recognized Pure as a leader in storage. And for the second year in a row, Pure is a leader in both the Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision axes in the recently published 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Primary Storage. I came to Pure a little over a year ago because of Pure’s leadership and what I had heard from customers: both in terms of talent and also technology.
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