Currently, an average of 18,000 workplace assaults are logged weekly in the United States. It’s not a misprint, 18,000. With this truly staggering number, it’s no surprise organizations are becoming more serious about implementing additional workplace violence initiatives to keep their people safe. What’s more is these incidents have an economic cost of an estimated $121B […]
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air…chocolates, flowers, stuffed teddy bears… But don’t forget to show some love to your organization’s emergency communication system! Nothing says love like keeping your workforce protected, safe, and informed when an incident occurs. How I love thee, let me count the ways – 4 things to fall […]
In 2018, the US experienced multiple, unprecedented natural disasters including hurricanes, mudslides, fires, and floods. And, with active shooter incidents (307 in 2018) and cyber-attacks (65% aimed at small and medium-sized businesses) increasing in record fashion, it seems like a disaster or other critical event makes the news daily. Odds are, one could impact your […]
Brrrrrr! This is likely the most repeated phrase of the day across the Midwest and many other areas of the U.S. who are currently dealing with a polar vortex which is triggering the coldest Arctic outbreak in at least two decades. It’s so bad the postal service – which has a motto of “Neither snow nor […]
A crisis is when normalcy goes KABOOM! Of course, you can easily recognize a crisis when you see one, but did you miss all the events that led up to it? In most cases, hindsight is 20/20, but the issues that led to the crisis were there, percolating. For example, an employee may have cut […]
Unfortunately, 2018 brought no shortage of devastating events to the US and other countries all over the world. In the US alone, unprecedented natural disasters affected numerous lives and created billions of dollars in property damage. In addition, active shooter incidents, cybersecurity breaches, and other devastating events dominated the news cycle for much of the […]
Body aches, chills, congestion, dehydration, fatigue, fever, sneezing, sweating… This long list of highly undesirable symptoms may sound like the side effects listed in the latest pharmaceutical ad, but they are actually the most common symptoms of the flu. Not interested? Me neither. Each year, roughly 5-20% of US residents get the flu – but […]
If you’ve listened to the news over the past few months, I’m willing to bet you’ve heard about at least one active shooter incident. Unfortunately, these events have become far to common. To best ensure workforce safety, organizations should be actively training and testing on their awareness and preparedness plans. Are you? Last week, Preparis […]
Preparedness. According to Mirriam-Webster, preparedness is a noun indicating “the quality or state of being ready in advance.” All organizations need to be in a state of preparedness ahead of potential critical events or disruptive incidents. Depending on the severity, these events could impact normal operations, jeopardize revenue, or put lives at risk. And, preparedness […]
Last year alone, winter storms and cold waves across the US resulted in over $2.2 billion in losses and 24 fatalities. When a winter storm hits, it can (and most likely will) affect your business. For those of you who own a startup or small company, being prepared during a winter storm, or any storm […]