Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry dive into a topic often overlooked—natural disasters and how they impact remote and hybrid work environments. As hurricanes, blizzards, and wildfires increase, so does the need for effective business continuity plans. Wayne and Marisa discuss real-world stories and provide insights on how companies can balance employee safety with the need for operational continuity. They cover essential strategies like communication protocols, cloud-based backups, risk assessment, and creating an emergency contact directory, offering practical advice to help remote teams stay connected and productive during crises.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Why Disaster Preparedness Matters
02:01 The High Cost of Delayed Evacuation
04:07 Ensuring Data Accessibility for Remote Teams
08:33 Building a Team Directory and Backup Contacts
12:00 Offering Employees Grace During Crises
15:00 Trust in Remote Employees During Disasters
19:02 Wrap-Up: The Importance of Proactive Disaster Planning

Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review!

Connect with us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA
Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife

Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More...

Marisa Eikenberry: Web developer, podcast editor, and technology support specialist for The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Has worked on a hybrid team for over 9 years. Read more...

Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video

Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!