It’s just a normal day at the office. Employees are huddled in groups collaborating on projects. The conference room is abuzz with excitement over the possibility of a new client. The receptionist brought in homemade cookies for everyone. Then suddenly, one of the voices spikes above the dull roar of the rest of the conversations. […]
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Jul
Jul
It’s no secret that mass shootings have been steadily on the rise in the United States. But what many people don’t realize is that roughly 80% of these shootings occur in the workplace. The FBI defines an active shooter as one or more people who are actively killing or trying to kill people in a […]
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Jul
Jul
Over 2 million Americans experience some kind of workplace violence in a single year — and countless more will in the future. Violence in the workplace, in shopping malls, in medical care facilities, and in schools is becoming all too common in the United States. We know that you want to do everything in your […]
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Jul
Jul
In spite of the latest in security tech and know-how, breaches seem to have only become more frequent. As companies lag behind in embracing security measures, like vulnerability management best practices, they leave themselves open to more and more security breaches. However, your company doesn’t have to be one of those at-risk companies. Even as […]
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May
May
Why is safety important in the workplace? Why should your business invest in hundreds of thousands or even millions on safety gear, drills, and training materials? Did you know the average number of fatal accident casualties is at 9,000 within the last 40 years? Sure, it’s been at a downward trend, but injuries and deaths […]
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May
May
The modern business landscape is fraught with risks. Some of them originate from physical and natural surroundings, while others lurk in the cyber world. They can hamper your ability to achieve goals, compete in the market, and operate profitably. The good news is you can rely on one tried and true method. Namely, risk assessment […]
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Apr
Apr
Corporate travel is becoming more commonplace than ever before, and risks for travelers are always changing. Having a plan in place to fulfill your duty of care to employees and maintain organizational resilience is key. Your teams need to be aware of the risks and know how to navigate unfamiliar landscapes if they are going […]
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Feb
Feb
In 2017, 29 active shooter events occurred in the United States. Out of these 29, 45% were in businesses. Since 2000, more than half of all active shooter events took place in a business. This is an alarming number. What is even more alarming is that 35% of employees do not know what they would do in this type […]
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Feb
Feb
Mass shootings may account for a portion of all gun deaths in the country, but people need to be prepared to handle a potentially dangerous gun situation. It is only the beginning of 2019, and there have already been multiple shooting deaths. When there are stories of people being shot at concerts, work, and school, […]
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Jan
Jan
In 2014, 4,821 people were fatally injured in work-related incidents. There are four categories of workplace violence which are personal relationship, customer, criminal intent, and work-on-worker. After the incident companies often find there were preventative measures that could have been in place. More companies see the importance of having a vulnerability assessment completed for their […]