With no clear indication on when things might return to ‘normal’, businesses are settling into remote working for the long haul. No company was prepared for the impact of Covid-19, and many have already suffered major losses as a result of it. But its not too late to make sure your business is protected against the repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis.
Forbes explains that “to protect your business and employees in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, you need to be willing to take some precautionary measures… and of course do a lot of hand washing in the process”. Not sure if you’ve taken the steps to fully proof your business against disasters like Covid-19? We’ve outlined four activities that, all together, should enable your business to remain stable during the Covid-19 crisis and thrive once the dust settles.
Secure
Securing your business from cyberthreats is arguably the most important step that a business can take right now. The pandemic has disrupted operations for businesses of all shapes and sizes, leaving many vulnerable to an increasing number of cyberattacks. Businesses should focus on creating and implementing a security strategy, which includes educating employees on the risks and implementing layered security solutions.
Plan
Given the current business landscape, emergency planning to ride the current storm is the top priority; “an emergency plan not only outlines what steps your company plans on taking if an outbreak impacts your businesses. It also lays out what measures you’re taking to protect your employees and business before disaster strikes” (Forbes). A crisis plan will not only protect your business during the current pandemic but will make it stronger if another type of crisis was to incur in in the future, increasing the stability of your company long-term. The plan should include a work from home policy for right now as well as the future; this will appease your employees and show them that as a company you are versatile and reactive to unstable situations.
