Panning ahead for situations that would jeopardize the normal activity of a company is a strategic decision. While it is not possible to prepare for all situations, some can taken into consideration: natural disasters, employees leaving, liquidity issues or even cybersecurity attacks. The importance of contingency plans in HR has been increasing, and it had to be put on the to do list of this function.

In case of unforeseen situations, a backup plan has to be put in place to ensure the continuity of the activity even in these situations.