Protect Your Business This Fall By Taking These Four Steps

Everyone has seen just how vulnerable their businesses are over the last eighteen months. The pandemic was a crash course in how quickly things can change and how adaptable we all need to be. Here are a few steps that you can take to protect your business in the months ahead.

Boost Your Security

Talk to a cybersecurity firm about how you can give your business security an upgrade. Identify areas that need additional support, such as any information or data that you have on the cloud. Remember that ransomware attacks have boomed during the pandemic. Hire at least one full-time IT employee to keep your security up to date and to anticipate threats.

Make Working From Home Work For You

Cut costs and avoid future uncertainty by giving up the office now. Ask your employees if they can continue to work remotely and what additional support they would need. Invest in project management software that allows you to keep track of everyone’s work. Choose a single communication platform to cut out any confusion and time lost. Pay for new hardware and software for your employees to eliminate delays due to incompatibility issues or breakages.

Talk To Your Lawyer

Consult your lawyer about the challenges that your business could be facing in your specific area. Find an attorney with experience in the issue you are dealing with instead of hiring someone with general knowledge. Look for a firm in your area because the laws may vary from state to state. Consider a Texas law firm for issues ranging from H2B visa to green card applications if you are hiring immigrant workers, for example. Use a lawyer to protect you from issues before they arise instead of waiting, such as writing a contract with a supplier.

Look After Your Employees

Talk to your staff regularly about how they are handing issues related to the pandemic and beyond. Offer support services where you can, such as flexible hours for employees with children or other care responsibilities. Consider adding mental health care to your existing health care scheme in the wake of the reports on mental health during the pandemic. Encourage your employees to come to you with ideas as well as problems. Offer them incentives to learn new skills that will allow them to progress in your company instead of hiring new employees. Continue to talk to them about COVID-19 protocols in your state and accommodate any concerns that they may have.

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