5 Ways ALOE Keeps Your Business Afloat During Natural Disasters
In the wake of devastating hurricanes in the Southeastern United States, many businesses are facing unexpected challenges as significant portions of their teams have been displaced. This situation highlights the critical role our legal operations tool, ALOE, plays in maintaining business continuity. Today, I want to share how ALOE can protect your business during natural disasters and ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.
Streamlined Intake for New Requests
When disaster strikes, communication channels can become overwhelmed. At Bigfork, our internal and external customers don’t rely solely on email; we’ve implemented several simple methods for submitting requests. This means that even during chaotic times, new inquiries are not lost in overflowing inboxes. Instead, they are visible to the entire team, allowing those who are available to step in and address urgent customer needs promptly.
Clarity on Open and Ongoing Projects
In challenging situations, transparency is vital. Team members who remain operational are able to see what projects our colleagues in impacted areas are managing. By utilizing ALOE’s reporting features, they can quickly check upcoming deadlines and prioritize projects that require immediate attention. This level of visibility ensures that nothing falls through the cracks, and those stepping in have all the necessary information to continue to work seamlessly.
Prioritizing Employee Care
One of the most significant benefits of a collaboration tool like ALOE is the peace of mind it provides during crises. For example, while our employees in impacted areas are focused on their homes and families during the hurricanes, they know their work is being handled. This allows them to direct their energy toward recovery efforts in their communities, secure in the knowledge that urgent matters at work are being tended to in their absence.
Easing the Return to Work
Returning to work after a planned vacation can be daunting, but coming back from unexpected time off after a natural disaster can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, because urgent projects are managed while impacted team members are out, the transition back to work is less stressful. Though there is still a mountain of work to catch up on, ALOE makes it possible for remaining team members to take on time-sensitive projects, significantly lightening the load for impacted employees upon their return.
The Importance of Collaboration Tools
As the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, collaboration tools like ALOE are not just nice to have—they’re essential. They enable businesses to navigate challenges effectively and maintain continuity during natural disasters. With ALOE, you have peace of mind, knowing that your team is prepared for whatever comes next, allowing you to focus on what matters most: supporting your employees and serving your customers.
In times of uncertainty, let ALOE be the tool that keeps your business resilient. Together, we can weather any storm.
