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11 practical steps for pandemic preparedness
10 March 2020
The nature of the new threats makes Business Continuity Plans in place partially obsolete. When global threats such as pandemics, global economic and potential societal changes appear, companies need to prepare for prolonged stress scenarios. Moreover, a pandemic scenario may render physical interactions in the workplace impossible, while new restrictions are placed on travel.
It is important for the organizations to be proactive and prepared, while remaining pragmatic. Top management should be actively engaged in building defensive capabilities.