Congratulations to the DRI CANADA 2017 Awards of Excellence Recipients!
The DRI CANADA Awards of Excellence honour individuals who are leaders and innovators in the fields of Business Continuity and Technology Recovery (BC/DR). DRI CANADA believes that it is our duty to recognize and celebrate excellence and we have committed to continuing the Awards of Excellence program to achieve this strategic goal. The 2017 Award […] View MoreWelcome to the Thrive! Canada
Brock Holowachuk, CBCP A few months ago, you might recall that DRI Canada asked you to participate in a survey on how we can improve and grow our organization. There was a lot of good feedback, but one thing came through loud and clear … you want to hear more about what’s happening. Improved communication […] View MoreDRIE Toronto Presents DRI Canada with Sponsor Appreciation Award
As part of Disaster Recovery Information Exchange Toronto’s (DRIE Toronto) 30th Anniversary celebration, DRI Canada was presented with a sponsor appreciation award. Last year DRI Canada made a commitment to support all Disaster Recovery Information exchange chapters, EPICC and RECO with annual financial sponsorship support. Photo courtesy: Sophia Xanthis View MoreWhy I volunteer with DRI Canada
Ten years ago, I was working with in Winnipeg with the provincial government’s Emergency Measures Organization. A decision was made to invest in a government-wide Business Continuity Management program, and I was assigned to lead the project. My background was the planning and response to civil emergencies like floods and fires. BCM was big, different, […] View More5 Trends in Continuing Education for 2015
Dr. Marie Bountrogianni A recent survey from the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counseling (CERIC) found that while 71% of employers agree they have a responsibility to provide career management programs for their employees, only 29% actually offer them. There is a huge gap in the skills training that workers need to move up the ladder and the […] View MorePandemic Planning
By Ann Wyganowski, CBCP, CBRM, MBCI Will I get my paycheque? How well prepared is my payroll team? Paying employees, pensioners and contractors is a high priority in the development of any business continuity plan, as part of the business impact analysis phase. Without a paycheque, employees may refuse to work, and without a workforce, […] View MoreClimate change is here, but is your Business Continuity Plan ready?
With the increase in climate change impacts, such as flooding and power outages no one wants to be “closed” losing clients, reputation and revenue. Many organizations understand that it’s important to be prepared for unforeseen business disruptions, yet are unsure how to develop a plan that will carry them over the finish line. A policy […] View MoreWhy use a consultant?
By Ann Wyganowski, CBCP, CBRM, MBCI A consultant in our unique industry is often faced with many major challenges. As a person usually versed in the risks and issues understood by the business continuity and emergency management community how do we convince others that those risk might actually be real, prevention measures are in order, […] View More