Today, the 30th November is Computer Security Day. Originally beginning in 1988, the aim of computer security day is to raise awareness about computer security. And this could be no more important than it is today with the significant rise in cyber-attacks taking place against businesses of all sizes. As well as the increased focus that […]
In recent years the weather that we have been seeing in the UK (and across the world) has become increasingly more unpredictable. Coupled with this, weather events have also become more extreme. Extreme and unpredictable weather can pose a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. Flooding Cold weather events e.g. the ‘Beast from the […]
An unfortunate part of doing business is the number of risks that you will face. This can be particularly apparent for SMEs who may not feel they have the resources to prepare against all of the possible risks to their business continuity. Coupled with this, new risks are constantly emerging which can throw up new uncertainties. One […]
The 19th November is Have a Bad Day Day. The idea behind the day is to encourage people to embrace the fact that they are having a bad day. At First Recovery we know that everyone has a bad day from time to time. And when it comes to running a business this is no different. […]
Now that we are in November, winter is nearly upon us. So, there is no better time to check that your disaster recovery plan includes all of the possible winter risk factors that your business may face. What are the winter specific risk factors your business may face? Winter brings with it some very unique […]
Flooding can be one of the most devastating things to happen to a property. Whether that be your business premises or your home. Water damage can cause irreparable damage to possessions and have far reaching consequences for the building itself. For a business it can mean significant interruption to your business continuity whilst you undergo […]
The 6th November is Stress Awareness Day. Established by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), the aim is to provide people with information on stress and strategies on how to address it. With this in mind we wanted to take a look at the importance of people management to business continuity. The theme of this year’s […]