Supporting Your Workforce Through a Disaster

From cyberattacks to natural disasters, a crisis demands more than hope — it requires a comprehensive crisis management plan that protects your most valuable asset: your people. A well-crafted disaster strategy doesn't just minimize confusion and liability; it can achieve 80% of what any crisis demands while building organizational resilience for the unexpected 20%. With proper planning, clear communication protocols, and employee-centered safety measures, your organization can maintain business continuity and retain top talent even in the face of adversity. In this article, we draw upon content presented at C2HR CON by Jeannette Johnson, SVP of Enterprise Risk & Resilience at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Crisis Quitters: Why Employees Leave After
Major Life Events and How to Keep Them

We all know at least one employee who resigned because of an abundance of stress in their personal life. Often a divorce, grief or illness leads employees to feel overloaded, at a breaking point or on the verge of not meeting their own high standards. No one likes to lose valuable talent due to a personal crisis. In this article, Julie Klappas (l) and Pilar Prinz (r) of Forwardly offer practical solutions to help employees weather the storm. 

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Establishing Professional Boundaries to Avoid Burnout

October is National Emotional Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to ask: Who Is Taking Care of HR? In our virtual Coffee & Convo scheduled for October 8 at 1:00 ET, we’ll engage in a candid conversation about setting professional boundaries to reduce stress and safeguard against burnout. Participants will gain a concrete understanding of the necessary steps to better manage the emotional demands of an HR career. Live polls, breakout rooms and role playing will create a highly interactive experience. This event is exclusively for C2HR members and participation is free. However, advance registration is required. This program is approved for 1.0 SHRM Continuing Education credit.