Capterra Glossary
Business Continuity Manager (BCM)
A business continuity manager (BCM) is responsible for designing and implementing strategies that ensure employers can continue to operate during or after a disaster. These managers develop comprehensive recovery plans, organize rehearsals to test their effectiveness, and monitor employees' compliance with industry regulations. These may also be responsible for identifying risks that could adversely affect businesses, formulating countermeasures, conducting operations audits to identify inefficiencies, and recommending technology solutions that improve security measures and enhance operational efficiency.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Business Continuity Manager (BCM)
Small businesses can significantly benefit from hiring a business continuity manager. By doing so, they can ensure that their company will continue operating in the event of a disaster or other emergency. BCMs are also responsible for maintaining compliance with industry regulations, which can be difficult for small businesses to do on their own.
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