More employers turning to mass notification systems for emergency preparedness

Among employers' biggest worries is having prepared emergency communication plans for natural and manmade disasters. However, they're also concerned about being able to notify workers quickly of cyber breaches to lower the risk of extensive damage, according to an OnSolve Crisis Communications & Emergency Notification Survey by the research firm DRG. Of the more than 300 business decision-makers who took part in the survey, 57% use Emergency Mass Notifications (EMN). Key survey results showed that 44% of respondents cited severe weather as their chief concern regarding emergency communications and response capability, followed by active shooters (22%), cybersecurity attacks (15%), IT outages (12%) and workplace violence (8%). A quarter of the respondents said their biggest challenge was notifying workers in multiple locations of emergencies. Businesses also want two-way communication with workers during emergencies.