How to build and implement a global corporate HR disaster management system
Abstract
Drawing on the author’s experience, the paper describes specific steps, tips and examples for building a business continuity infrastructure effectively. Focus is put specifically on defining support mechanisms for employee safety. Steps for how to plan business continuity processes, utilise threat assessments, implement recovery teams and communication channels, ensure effective leadership is in place and test processes are discussed. In addition, the paper identifies an example of gaps that were found in a business continuity plan, and subsequent improvements that were made to ensure an effective disaster recovery management system.
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Author's Biography
Tim Turner is currently a business continuity programme manager for a large multinational corporation. He has been responsible for implementing the human resources business continuity programme since its inception, following the September 11th attacks. Over the past five years, he has managed small to largescale emergencies around the world, including hurricanes, earthquakes, SARS pandemic, fires, SQL virus, war, tsunami, bombings, winter storms, etc. He is married with six children (the biggest test of his emergency planning skills, by far), has an MBA from Brigham Young University, and has a great deal of experience in presenting to internal and external audiences.
Citation
Turner, Tim (2007, May 1). How to build and implement a global corporate HR disaster management system. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 1, Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.69554/AUNT5995.
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