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Today there are many security challenges facing the owners and operators of various facilities. The type of security and life safety threats and the nature of the occupancy will impact how these challenges are met.

Each year, security directors struggle to increase budgets, even when there is an enhanced need for security. Without supporting data, security often takes the back seat to other business needs.

A healthy workforce is one of our most important economic assets as a nation. With the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Enterovirus D68, organizations need to develop emergency preparedness plans.

What should be done to increase the likelihood that layoffs and employment terminations remain calm and safe for all concerned?

Safety and security are crucial to the success of manufacturing facilities; however, as budgets tighten, security directors and facility managers may look for ways to be more efficient.

Recent industry studies have shown that in the next 10 years, technology use by security officers will rise. How can we prepare our security officers to meet the evolving requirements of this fast-paced industry?

Hospitals and healthcare systems face the growing challenge of improving patient security, and staff safety, and securing valuable equipment, all while being cognizant of spend.

Banking security is more than responding to alarms or robberies. It's more than averting hackers from obtaining personal information.

The security industry is not immune from these incidents, as officers spend the majority of their time patrolling your facility.

A strong focus on safety can add value to your business, your brand and your employees. Does your commitment to maintaining a safe work environment include conducting Job Safety Analyses?

Businesses spend $170 billion each year on costs associated with occupational injuries and illnesses -- expenditures that come straight out of company profits

Has your organization reached 'military-friendly' status? Do you actively recruit veterans and reservists? Is your military recruiting program effective?

Regaining your ground after a workplace violence incident takes a combination of internal response, external crisis communications and a re-evaluation of your plan.
 

The concept of a violence-free workplace seems simple, almost too elementary to be a corporate issue. But it is a critical concern that demands the attention of senior leadership.

Just as bullying affects thousands of children every day in school, U.S. workers are similarly impacted by adult bullies that they encounter every day in their workplace.

If your company's recruiting strategy doesn't include military veterans and reservists, you are missing out on an opportunity to work with some of our country's most outstanding men and women.

The serious nature of domestic violence in the workplace warrants the attention of senior business leaders, managers, supervisors, employees and security staff.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 87 people are injured and two are killed due to workplace violence each day.

Attitudes toward safety and health training vary greatly. Some organizations value health and safety training, and view it as a critical activity, trying to maximize the impact of the training and their return on investment.

Workplace violence can impact every industry and every type of work environment. We must all prepare for the possibility of violent acts in our own workplace.