June 6, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications

Your hurricane preparedness plan should not wait until the the storm is approaching. The National Weather Service will officially announce a hurricane happening in your area, but that only goes so far. You’ll need to have a plan already in place in order to protect your business and, even more importantly, your staff. First, know the difference between a hurricane …

May 31, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity

Current events have likely caused many of us to think more than usual about cyber attacks. One of the most common types of attacks is ransomware, where a hacker disables your systems and demands payment for releasing them or providing an encryption key. A ransomware attack is one of the most common cyber crimes, and yet most companies are only …

May 2, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications

During bad weather, your best defense is to be proactive — you’ll need to have a prior plan in place for inclement weather, that includes policies and alerts. Think about how your business is affected when this disruption becomes a reality for you and your staff. Closings due to weather are not always an open and shut case. Will employees …

April 7, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Pockestop News, Business Continuity

RedFlag has been named a Top Performer in the Emergency Mass Notification Software category for the Spring 2022 Customer Success Report published by FeaturedCustomers. FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software and services helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor validated customer success content such as customer testimonials, success stories, case …

February 25, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity

The recent, troubling international news means uncertainty is becoming more certain. With this in mind, how sure are you about your company’s cybersecurity and the effectiveness of your crisis communication plan? This concern has been realized and taken seriously by the highest levels of government; now, the concern is considered high alert. A public notice has recently been issued by …

February 17, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity

Especially after the pandemic, workstyles are more varied, employees digest and prefer information differently, and traditional channels of communication are overused and even ignored. Your messages now have a bigger potential to not get attention from today’s employees, especially in a crisis or critical situation. This post highlights three ways you can ensure critical communications are received, read, and acted …

January 13, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Pockestop News, Business Continuity

DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/  In the event of a critical situation, communicating quickly and effectively to the desired recipients via a multi-channel communication approach is necessary. Within the US, over 700,000 companies use Microsoft 365 which includes Teams as part of its suite of products. RedFlag is excited to announce the RedFlag + Microsoft Teams integration and a fourth main channel …

January 12, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity

In an emergency, how will you communicate to your organization? As more people have worked remotely since 2020, our behaviors are increasingly digital and even distracted. While this can cause a host of issues, one of the most paramount is reaching employees in a critical situation. Crisis messages need to be received and read immediately. In order to accomplish this, …

January 5, 2022 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications

A mock drill observation checklist is needed when you want your staff to act effectively and in unison in the event of an emergency or disaster. In the day-to-day life of your business, nobody expects a disaster or emergency, especially a fire. But in order to be ready to save your business and — more importantly — your staff, customers, …

December 16, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Warren Buffet No one likes to think about disaster, but being unprepared can impact businesses on many critical levels. Taking the time to craft a careful crisis plan, monitor for smoldering issues, and executing thoughtful communication can …