Stepping Up Security

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Here are five things that each of us can do to help our employers maintain a safe, secure and profitable workplace during these economically and politically challenging times: Be Responsible and Trustworthy   Treat our employer’s property like it’s our own.  Be mindful that theft, misuse of equipment, wasted time and a damaged reputation will not help our employers’ survive hard times. Be Diligent   Double-check our work to ensure that the … [Read more...]

5 Steps That Will Help You Reduce Workplace Violence

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Violence in the workplace is a top concern for employers since workplace violence can cause loss of life, create huge liability and fiscal damage and cause irreconcilable damage a company’s image. A survey by the Society of Human Resource Management found that over two-thirds of their members have experienced violence at their organizations in the last three years.  These incidents have involved inappropriate language, verbal abuse, verbal threats of … [Read more...]

Do You Know the First Steps to Take in an Emergency?

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A well written and rehearsed emergency action plan will save lives and property. The cold temperatures of late fall and winter place unusual stress on all operating systems within a facility as well as the personnel charged with managing the day to day functions. Cold weather has very often been identified as a contributing factor in fires, explosions and equipment related accidents. For this reason a review of a facility’s Emergency Preparedness Plan … [Read more...]

Do You Know How to Protect Your Customer’s Information

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Five Steps For Protecting Customer Information and Your Business Reputation A skilled identity predator doesn’t need much information to impersonate a victim.  A name, address, date of birth, high school attended, a mother’s maiden name, or the type of first automobile ever owned may be sufficient information to access unauthorized accounts electronically. Some of us may have known many of our customers for our entire lives and answers to these … [Read more...]