The workplace should be where you and your employees can be productive and feel safe. Unfortunately, workplace violence incidents occur all over the country, and they can happen at any given time. So how do you handle these serious and sometimes deadly incidents? Read on for some examples of how you can de-escalate situations and […]
In recent years, the U.S. has seen an uptick in the number of fires that happen per year, including the number of fires at the workplace. Dealing with an emergency at work requires preparation and it’s important that every office have the occasional fire drill. Without practice, office staff will be ill-prepared when the worst […]
With the uptick in mass shootings, especially at workplaces and schools, there’s no telling when you might be caught in a deadly situation. This can leave many people feeling powerless and full of fear, which can be extremely detrimental to your mental health and relationships. The only choice you have is to take control of […]
Gun violence is dominating our national conversation. It seems we can’t get through a month without news of another mass shooting. Private citizens are understandably worried – in 2018 alone there were 27 active shooter incidents, and the number is exponentially rising. With this in mind, preparing your workforce with active shooting drills could be […]
Data breaches continue to be a challenge for US companies. During the first six months of 2019, there have already been 4.1 billion records compromised. Email and password security are the top vulnerabilities. There is more than one type of security vulnerability when it comes to IT in your office. Learn the various types and how […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]