The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the outbreak of the Wuhan Coronavirus is now a Pandemic. As a result, many organizations across the U.S. and around the globe are evaluating the risks to their business and their long term impact. Teleworking, online learning, telemedicine and collaboration platforms are among the tools organizations are considering in their contingency planning. In addition, some web conferencing and collaboration suppliers are offering free access to their business applications for a limited time. While these are all useful means in dealing with remote workers, some organizations may not have adequate infrastructure to support widespread dispersal of employees. Additionally, existing suppliers of our clients for web-conferencing, connectivity, and network services might be impacted by shifts in network traffic, work from home, and their own staffing situations.
Communication Strategies is available to assist with Business Continuity Planning and Work from Home strategies with any of our current, past and potential clients. Some of the services we can provide include:
- Identify core services and failover options needed to maintain communication and work-flow.
- Review staffing plans, remote teleworker and distance learning options.
- Assist in bringing services on-line for immediate implementation.
- Assess existing underlying infrastructure to determine viability to support wide-scale Internet-based collaboration as needed or envisioned.
- Develop a communications strategy for employees, customers and suppliers.
- Identify vertical market best practice contingency plans for consideration.
- Identify any regulatory and reporting compliance requirements.
Communication Strategies will offer one free hour of consulting services to any organization that may require assistance in exploring these areas.
Contact Communication Strategies at info@com-strat.com or 707-964-5418 for assistance.
