Business continuity is a mandatory regulatory practice. It underlines how a business would respond to a natural calamity like an earthquake; a criminal or terrorist activity where the nearby cities would shut down, or other disruptions.

However, a humanitarian crisis like the pandemic was an altogether different ballgame. The speed at which the virus spread and the lockdown coverage put the resiliency of most businesses to test like never before.

Unfortunately, according to an Ernst and Young survey, merely 21% of board members agree that their company was prepared to respond to a crisis.

Apparently, while most of the companies were crushed by the constant pressure to pivot and ensure continuity, the other few weathered the storm far better.

However, regardless of how companies responded to the crisis, the situation mirrored the importance of a business continuity plan. Moreover, it’s not a one-time activity; instead, BCP requires refreshing your plan and putting it to the test so it can act as a cushion in times of stress.

So in this blog, we’re going to look at the top 5 business continuity lessons learned from the pandemic that will be helpful should another disruption erupt and stay resilient in the face of it. So let’s dive in.