Tag Archives: crisis management

Prepare Employees for the Expected — and the Unexpected

Posted on November 1, 2012 by bermanevansretail

HELLO: HOPE YOU ARE ALL SAFE AND SOUND. We’re still without power, Internet, and phone.  STAY SAFE! Things do not always go as planned. So, having contingency (back-up) plans is essential. As Robert Price notes: “Dealing with large crowds and … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on the Economy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Please be in a safe, secure place as you read this post. If you are in an affected area, business can wait. According to Evan Gold of Planalytics (a business weather intelligence firm), writing for CNBC: “Hurricane Sandy, a rare, late … Continue reading →

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