By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on July 30, 2015
Top tips for avoiding problems from industry pros Food safety issues are one of the most common cause of crisis for a huge number of organizations up and down the supply chain. From the folks who make the machinery to those who prepare and serve the end product, the effect of contamination (or even the […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on July 12, 2015
They may be more tech savvy, but are they keeping your data secure? Younger generations may have grown up with technology at their fingertips, but according to a study on U.S. mobile security by Absolute Software they may not be so good at keeping that tech secure. The study found many younger respondents have lower […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on June 30, 2015
Improving conflict handling reduces risk of crisis There is nothing you can do to completely prevent conflict. Like it or not, it’s a fact, and one that’s better faced when you have time to prepare and plan than in the heat of the moment. Conflict resolution training is an asset to crisis management because it […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on June 25, 2015
Another in the constant stream of reminders to stay vigilant about data security Research from CIA-backed social media data mining firm company Recorded Future uncovered the fact that login credentials for nearly every federal agency have been posted in plan sight on paste dump pages like Pastebin. BusinessInsider’s Cale Guthrie Weissman spoke with a representative […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on June 10, 2015
Falling down is inevitable, it’s how you stand back up that matters in the long run Sometimes you run into unexpected delays or out-of-the-blue issues that make keeping specific promises you’ve made to stakeholders impossible. While it’s inevitable that people will be upset (and rightfully so), there is one thing you absolutely must do if […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on June 7, 2015
All it takes is an open wallet to have a target hacked We all know hackers are out there, but did you realize many are selling their skills openly to anyone who will pay a fee? Earlier this month Business Insider’s Cale Gutrie Weissman spoke with security experts to find out just how easy it […]
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By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on June 2, 2015
Learning more about a potentially dangerous situation Workplace conflict is unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean it has to put a crimp in business or leave anyone in danger. Part of tackling any major issue is understanding its core, and this infographic from Conflict Tango will get you started: ——————————- For more resources, see the Free […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on May 22, 2015
This simple step is well worth the effort involved We all exist in the midst of a flurry of communications, with texts, emails, and social media being processed and prepared by the dozens at the low end and up into the several hundred per day in many cases. In the constant press for moving ever-faster […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on May 18, 2015
What was she thinking? Politicians have a long history of making idiotic remarks “behind closed doors”. The difference today is that everyone carries that teeny tiny recording device called a cell phone in their pocket, landing what would formerly be private remarks firmly in the public eye. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif) had barely announced her […]
By Jonathan & Erik Bernstein on May 15, 2015
Clear communication is key for strong crisis management Checking for major hurdles to clear internal communications is part of our vulnerability audit process for good reason. If messaging is lost in the shuffle, if employees don’t feel they can pass on bad news, or if the right info isn’t getting to the right people in […]
Jonathan L. Bernstein, founder and Chairman of Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc. has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of crisis management – crisis response, vulnerability assessment, planning, training and simulations.[Read more ...]
Erik Bernstein is president of Bernstein Crisis Management. Erik started with BCM in 2009 as a writer and subsequently became social media manager for the consultancy itself as well as for a number of BCM clients before moving to the president position.
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