The Polley Report - September 2021 Newsletter

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August September 2021

Crisis Management

Inside this issue…

Social Media Response Plan Basics

Crisis Management III – After a Crisis

Social media is the way of the world. Well over one billion people worldwide use at least one form of social media daily, and that number keeps increasing. Most businesses have followed suit, realizing that social media is a useful way to build a brand and reach customers where they are—online.

Social Media Crisis Response Plan Basics Devastating Reputational Risks

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Devastating Reputational Risks A strong reputation has the potential to be your largest asset, but just one crisis could irrevocably tarnish your image and ruin your business. In order to be prepared, you need to identify and mitigate the potentially devastating risks to your business’s reputation. Read More …

Paul’s Corner – Preparing for Open Enrollment with Hybrid Workforce Home Matters-Returning Home After a Natural Disaster Workers Compensation California Protection from Wildfire Smoke Link The Titanic – Case Study in Risk and Crisis Management

Important Event

Charitable Focus – Angelman’s Syndrome Foundation Donation Link

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Paul’s Corner Paul Dillon Benefits President

The Titanic A Case Study for Risk and Crisis Management.

Preparing for Open Enrollment with a Hybrid Workforce With open enrollment season approaching, now’s the time for HR professionals to kick off their planning. Due to the pandemic—and employees’ desire for flexibility— many employers now find themselves with a workforce on a hybrid schedule. It’s imperative they make appropriate adjustments to lead a successful open enrollment period.

Almost everyone is familiar with the sinking of the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Titanic during its maiden voyage on April 14-15, 1912. This horrible event is legendary for all the worst reasons. Over 1,500 souls were lost out of the 1,300 passengers and 1,000 crew on board. No other tragedy in history has provided such extreme examples of poor risk and crisis management as this ill-fated voyage. Had there been proper risk management steps in place followed by a thorough crisis management plan, this entire accident could have been avoided. Without question, the outcome would have been much more positive. Read More …

Home Matters – Returning Home After a Natural Disaster Natural disasters—such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and wildfires—can sometimes force you and your family to evacuate your home in order to stay safe. When you are able to return to your home after the disaster, the cleanup and repair process can be a difficult feat. It can also be extremely hazardous if you don’t take adequate safety precautions. Read More.. …