15 Billion Reasons to Give Thanks for Pretty Much Everything
It’s a slow week in the U.S., so slow that you’re probably not even reading this because you’re busy getting ready for the holiday. Either that or you’re trying to make several work-related deadlines before the long holiday weekend and really don’t have time to read this. But on the off chance that you are,… Continue reading 15 Billion Reasons to Give Thanks for Pretty Much Everything
Combatting the Annual Disaster to Your Bottom Line â âHoliday Presenteeismâ â by Keeping Your Employees Focused During the Festivities
Hang on . . . present-what-ism? Is that even a word? Turns out it is, and while discussing absenteeism and presenteeism can be about as exciting watching paint dry, the fact is that it has a substantial impact on payroll. There are two similar definitions for presenteeism: the mainstream definition – when employees show up… Continue reading Combatting the Annual Disaster to Your Bottom Line â âHoliday Presenteeismâ â by Keeping Your Employees Focused During the Festivities
Devastated Philippine Islands Struggle to Get Relief Efforts Underway
When Typhoon Haiyan raged through the Philippine Islands on Nov. 8, massive devastation, loss of life and chaotic conditions were left in its wake. The typhoon hit the islands with sustained winds of more than 160 miles per hour, with gusts reaching record levels. An estimated 11 million people have been affected by the typhoon,… Continue reading Devastated Philippine Islands Struggle to Get Relief Efforts Underway
DRJ Spring World: A Closer Look
We’re pretty excited about our 50th conference, so you’ll have to to bear with us as we continue to boast about the top-notch speakers, sessions, and workshops that we’ve got planned for DRJ Spring World. With the theme of “Ensuring Resiliency in a Risky World”, you’re going to want to make sure you’re in Orlando,… Continue reading DRJ Spring World: A Closer Look
Business Continuity Training from The BCI
Pre-Conference: BCI Course BCI Foundation Duration: 1.5 days / Cost: $795 Saturday, March 29 (8.30am â 5.00pm) Sunday, March 30 (8.00am â 11.30am) This course is a basic introduction to the world of Business Continuity (BC). It is designed as a first step for newcomers to the subject of BC and for those for whom… Continue reading Business Continuity Training from The BCI
Post-Conference Courses
Post-Conference Course 1 Certified Business Resilience Auditor Wed., April 2, 1:30 p.m. â 5:00 p.m. Thurs., April 3, 8:30 a.m. â 5:00 p.m. $1695 per person Presenter: Rick Wellman The CBRA (Certified Business Resilience Auditor) Seminar teaches students how to conduct a business continuity program audit. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth audit methodology to… Continue reading Post-Conference Courses
Pre-Conference Courses
Pre-Conference Course 1 Everything You Need to Know to Design a Successful Exercise Sat., March 29, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sun., March 30, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m $1495 per person Presenter: Regina Phelps Learn from the exercise master, Regina Phelps, who conducts more than100 exercises a year. If you have a documented emergency… Continue reading Pre-Conference Courses
Solutions Track
Solutions Track 1 IT Resiliency: Increasing Competitive Advantage Dennis Wenk, Symantec Business today operates in highly competitive, 24/7 world of just-in-time delivery, global supply chains, around â the-clock customer demand, and alternative vendors a mouse click away. This intense dependence on technology has increased the economic vulnerabilities related to even the smallest of service interruptions.… Continue reading Solutions Track
Tuesday Workshop Sessions
Workshop Session 1 Leveraging Business Continuity Standards: A Practical Guide to Making Standards Work for You Intermediate/Advanced Regina Phelps, EMSS Kelly David Williams, EMSS Much has been written and said about business continuity standards, but it’s mostly been from the perspective of those whose companies have a goal of achieving full technical compliance with a… Continue reading Tuesday Workshop Sessions
Breakout Session Track Four
Strategic Session 4 Social Media: How to Get Ahead of â and Stay Ahead of â the Social Media Game Intermediate/Advanced Regina Phelps, EMSS Social media, although a relatively new tool, is already pervasive in our society. Back in âthe olden days,â after an incident occurred, companies could issue a press release, then hold a… Continue reading Breakout Session Track Four