Stop and Prevent Those Annoying Robocalls
In April, 2018, Americans received an estimated 3.4 billion scam phonecalls, which was a huge increase over the previous year. Besides being a nuisance, these calls can also lead to dangers including theft, identity theft and malware. Here are some critical tips to help you limit calls while protecting your identity: […]
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Protect Yourself Against Phone Scams
Have you received a call from someone with a high-pitched voice named Elizabeth? If you haven’t then you may just be the only person in the United States who hasn’t! Phone scams have come a long way from a live caller coaxing information out of an unknowing target at the […]
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Why Disgruntled Employees Warrant Executive Protection Services
Disciplining and/or terminating an employee is a difficult situation, no matter what the circumstance. However, it can also become deadly if the employee in question is unstable. Therefore, the first step is to accept that a disgruntled employee or former employee can cause harm. The second step is to provide […]
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What Employers Need to Know About Summer Intern Programs
It’s summer intern hiring season. The best intern programs provide real-world work experience to the intern, while benefiting the employer. However, before hiring begins, make sure your organization is compliant with the U.S. Department of Labor’s new guidelines. Specifically, the DOL is most concerned with the purpose of the internship […]
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Does Your Organization Have an Emergency Action Plan?
Speaking up and protesting are important actions to take to change laws and stop violence against the innocent in America today. However, changes to laws and/or organizational stances on guns and/or what to do to help people in need before they are pushed to violence will take time. Therefore, to […]
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Active Shooter Detection Systems Can Save Lives
Mass shootings by lone wolf individuals or terrorists are an unfortunate reality in the United States and around the world. “See Something, Say Something”, access control, security procedures and better gun control laws are all essential elements in preventing active shooter situations. However, as recent events have shown (e.g. Lakeland […]
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How Employee Experience Can Attract and Retain Talent
Is your organization struggling to find and keep quality employees? Historically the professional world has focused upon the customer/client experience. A happy customer means a happy company after all, right? Well, yes and no. With the talent pool shrinking for specific skill sets, organizations must pay attention to a growing […]
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Can Changes in the Workplace Impact the Rise in Hate Crimes?
The influx of immigration of many different cultures into the United States is a fact of life. Unfortunately, this reality continues to facilitate an influx of hate crimes. However, there are ways to fight against this needless trend, fueled by ignorance and intolerance. First, ask where do we, as Americans, […]
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Pros and Cons of Online Sexual Harassment Training
Today, 71% of organizations provide sexual harassment prevention training. But no one really knows how prevalent sexual harassment is in the workplace. Why? Because according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), only one quarter of victims report sexual harassment to superiors or file claims or file lawsuits. In a […]
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What to Do When a Loved One is a Victim of Elder Abuse
Unfortunately, our elderly are perfect targets for abuse. In fact, 1 out of 10 senior citizens will experience some type of abuse according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. Elder abuse can affect any family, no matter the race, creed, or socio-economic background. However, only 20 percent of elder […]
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