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Business Continuity Plans should
be living documents that are updated as new risks and issues arise.
Government and business need to be ever aware of changes and how they may
affect their response to a disruptive event. Currently the medical
profession is telling us that it is only a matter of time before we
experience a global pandemic. Business and Government need to work now
to prepare to protect their employees and continue to offer essential
services.
Climate change is also
introducing many new risks. Plans need to be updated to adapt to our
changing environment. Business and Government need to work now to
prepare to protect their employees and continue to offer essential
services.
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10 Steps
you can take to prepare for a Global Pandemic
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1. Conduct a risk assessment
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2.
Analyze business impacts & prioritize the business
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3. Set guiding principles for
the plan
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4. Understand local government
plans
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5. Review HR related policies
& procedures
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6. Review health & safety,
emergency procedures
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7. Increase hygiene awareness at
the workplace
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8. Prepare a comprehensive
business continuity plan
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9. Test your business continuity
plan
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10. Communicate with your
employees about the plan, and....
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Hire
an experienced BCP Consultant, contact us
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Resources
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BCP for Small Business
New Climate Change Science
Pandemic Planning Kit
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British Columbia
- Preparing for a Pandemic Forum for Business
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Media Coverage
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CTV
- Businesses Need a Pandemic Plan
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