Cheyene Marling

As organizations begin planning budgets and strategic initiatives for the coming year, resilience leaders are asking important questions about priorities, technology investments, regulatory requirements, and program maturity. But one question often doesn't receive enough attention until it's too late: Do we have the right people in place to accomplish what we need to achieve? After more than 25 years supporting resilience programs around the world, one thing has remained remarkably...

If you're currently looking for a new opportunity, let me start by saying something that many professionals need to hear: The hiring process has changed. After more than 25 years recruiting within the resilience profession, I can honestly say today's job market looks very different than it did even five years ago. Companies receive hundreds of applications for a single position. Internal HR teams are sourcing candidates directly through LinkedIn. Artificial intelligence is screening resumes...

Organizations continue to invest millions of dollars into strengthening resilience capabilities. Cybersecurity platforms, operational resilience initiatives, crisis management technology, emergency notification systems, recovery environments, governance frameworks, third-party risk programs, and consulting assessments have all become critical investments as organizations attempt to navigate an increasingly complex operational landscape. Yet despite these investments, many organizations still...