Can your business survive a disaster? This paper examines the critical role of staff capability in disaster business continuity planning. Minimizing loss requires ensuring that management and information systems are operational and accessible soon after a disaster occurs. This requires both system safeguards and available staff. Taking a human resource perspective, the paper explores the implications of staff vulnerability, hazard and risk assessment, organizational systems, training, and recovery management for effective business continuity. It also presents insightful strategies for improving organizational resilience in the face of unexpected disruptions, with actionable approaches that managers can adopt to enhance their organization's preparedness. This research provides a valuable framework for businesses seeking to strengthen their disaster preparedness and ensure continued operations.
Published in Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, this paper directly aligns with the journal's core focus on mitigating the impact of disasters. By addressing the human resource aspect of business continuity, the research provides practical insights and strategies for enhancing organizational resilience, making it a valuable contribution to the journal's scope.