Articles Tagged with ''workplace violence''

Employee Perceptions and Employer Policies for Workplace Safety are Not Aligned

February 5, 2018

A new report says workplaces miss the mark in critical communication and planning, and could be unprepared to meet the future needs of employees.

Goodbye, Do Not Disturb Signs - Security Magazine

Saying Goodbye to "Do Not Disturb" Signs

Diane Ritchey

February 1, 2018

Some hotel chains are no longer allowing the signs, in response to security concerns about rooms being unchecked for several days, which can potentially expose a hotel to security risks.

Security’s Choice: Top Articles of 2017

December 22, 2017

2017 was a very busy year for security professionals. Between multiple high-profile data breaches and cyberattacks, terrorist attacks and mass shootings, security leaders are still juggling the weighty responsibilities of risk mitigation, reputation management and loss prevention. Below are some of Security magazine’s staff’s top articles of 2017, with trends, events and guides for security leaders in the New Year.

Harassment, Workplace Violence Most Challenging HR Issues of 2018

December 11, 2017

Harassment, workplace violence, cybersecurity, workforce planning, immigration, medical marijuana and the Affordable Care Act are among the most difficult HR challenges facing employers in 2018, according to a new XpertHR survey.

Evolving Challenges Mean New Security Career Opportunities

Jerry J. Brennan

December 1, 2017

Contrary to what you read in the press, cyber and IT security are not the only growing areas for careers in security.

3 Ways PSIM Can Help in Active Shooter Situations

Simon Morgan

November 28, 2017

No matter how many drills, practices and training exercises an enterprise runs through, nothing can truly prepare security staff for the chaos that results during a security incident such as an active shooter event, which, on average, can last for 12.5 minutes. Given this reality, it only makes sense for the security department to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security staff and operators to follow in an active shooter or other crisis situation.

Workplace Violence Plaques Staff in Ontario hospitals

November 28, 2017

Sexual assaults, a life-altering concussion, shattered faces, fractured bones, and brain injury are some of the workplace violence injuries sustained by Ontario health care staff.

Workplace Bullying, Violence Tied to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

November 14, 2017

Being exposed to workplace violence may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, for both men and women.

Report Criticizes Canada's Response to Workplace Violence Incidents

November 6, 2017

A new from the Canadian government suggests harassment in the workplace is not only a widespread problem in Canada, but it too often goes unreported or isn’t handled properly.

2017 Security 500: Backing the Business’s Reputation

Welcome to the 2017 Security 500 report with the top 10 trends that Security 500 survey respondents have identified as risks to their enterprise’s reputation and brand.

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2017

This year’s Security 500 report offers 10 security risks to your enterprise’s reputation, as ranked by you in your Security 500 survey responses, in addition to how one CSO is mitigating them in his enterprise.

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