Train for the Big Event : Why HR Leaders Should Be Involved with Crisis Planning

In business, it all comes down to who you know and what you say. This axiom never rings more true than when an organization unexpectedly faces a crisis – and when immediate response, careful messaging, and solid convening power are paramount. When companies think about who needs to be on their Core Crisis Team (CCT), there must be a seat reserved for HR as both an early warning system and key partner in mitigating a crisis. In this breakout session, HR leaders will learn: How effective business leaders prepare for, respond to, and recover from a corporate crisis The vital role HR professionals can play as trusted leaders helping connect management, employees, stakeholders, and clients when faced with a crisis How to create crisis preparation that starts with the first day of onboarding and permeates the entire corporate culture.