It’s no surprise employers are reevaluating how to best protect employees both on-site and remotely in a year of unprecedented changes that saw employers redefine the workplace and establish flexible modes of communication with a workforce that could be in the workplace, working off-site or remotely—or in a combination of these environments.
And, while quarantine and social distancing restrictions and a surge in remote work meant that events like active assailant incident or workplace violence were not as common in 2020, it’s essential employees understand safety and security procedures as they return to the office. A recent survey by Rave, however, reveals a third of respondents are not aware of or not sure about emergency plans for certain emergency incidents, with most “no/not sure” responses for emergency plans related to active shooter incidents, cyberattacks/system outages and workplace violence.