Suppose you’re running a very successful business with employees who depend on you for their livelihood. If a crisis were to happen – a tornado, fire, or intentional harmful act – would you be able to recover and put people back to work in a timely fashion? Here are seven measures that can help to protect your business and prepare it for the worst-case scenario. 7 Point Business Continuity Preparedness Checklist Know your natural disaster risks. You may be at risk for earthquakes if your business is in certain parts of California. In Florida, hurricanes. New Orleans, floods. Ohio’s typical disasters include flooding, thunder, lightning, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat, and fire. Develop two plans and policies –Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is a documented set of procedures to recover and protect a business’s IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster covering all computers,...
Read MoreDefuse Aggressive Behavior at High-Profile Events
High-profile events call for special security techniques instituted by trained personnel who know how to de-escalate aggressive behaviors. High-profile events present a unique challenge because they usually involve many attendees, with security dispersed throughout the crowd, creating the potential for a dangerous situation. In addition to having a contingency and organizational plan, all personnel involved with a high-profile event must be trained appropriately in response techniques. Please don’t leave this to volunteers or inadequately trained individuals. De-escalation is a process designed to prevent conflict escalation and resolve conflicts peacefully. Some subjects may be committed to escalating the conflict, so specific measures must be taken to avoid that. Ultimately, de-escalation should reduce a person’s agitation and the potential for violence. Three Steps to De-Escalation The three most essential steps for effective de-escalation during an event are to detect, defuse and respond. Detect Learning how to detect aggressive behavior is the...
Read More3 Steps to Stay Safe When Traveling Abroad
Here are some essential tips and tricks to remember to stay safe when traveling abroad. The best advice: hope for the best, plan for the worst. Research Plan Watch Research When deciding where to go for vacation, it’s important to invest a little time in finding out about the area of interest. Resort brochures are intended to entice and showcase facilities in the best possible light. It’s a good rule of thumb to look up the intended location through unbiased eyes. Check the US Department of State’s for travel advisories Look up the destination on reputable review sites (e.g., TripAdvisor, Fodor’s) Ask people in your network if they have traveled to the intended destination Search for regional travel scams Overall, the best research is gleaned from people who have traveled to the destination. Do not blindly book your destination after watching or reading carefully created marketing promotions. Those resources only...
Read MoreEnhance Your Situational Awareness
Be fully present and trust your gut are the best advice Tim Dimoff can provide when at work, at a conference, or even on the street. ...
Read MoreProtect Yourself Against Stalking and Cyberstalking
Anyone anywhere can be a victim of stalking. Male, female, young or old, stalkers target everyone and anyone. In many cases, victims know the stalker because the stalker is either a current or former partner. This is why 60% of victims do not report stalkers to the police. All stalkers are obsessed and delusional. Surprisingly, though, most stalkers are not mentally ill. Therefore, there are ways to protect against stalking. However, it’s essential first to understand the diverse types of stalkers and the reasoning behind their criminal behavior. 8 Different Types of Stalkers There are 7.5 million stalkers each year. Stalkers either know the victim intimately, as an acquaintance or may not know them all. Why someone becomes, a stalker varies from case to case. However, there are eight types of stalkers to look out for and protect yourself from. Love-Lost: jealous and possessive Resentful: paranoid, seeks revenge; this...
Read MoreChild Access Prevention Laws – Should Every State Have Them?
Child Access Prevention or CAP laws are of serious consideration in legislatures around the country given the recent Michigan school shooting. Learn more ways you can keep guns at home safe from children. ...
Read More9 Real Estate Safety Tips Every Realtor Should Know
Even though the real estate market is hot, it's vital that realtors keep on their toes for their own personal safety. Please read our nine tips to keep trouble at bay! ...
Read More4 Cybersecurity Threats That Affect Every Organization
You've worked hard to build your business and the last thing you need is a cyberattack to bring it to its knees. Find out more about the common cybersecurity threats and what you can do to prevent them. ...
Read MoreUnderstanding Stalkers: What Every Employer Needs to Know
There are physical stalkers and cyberstalkers. If your employees feel threatened, your entire workforce is at risk. Understand how stalkers think and prevent any problems now!...
Read MoreBlack Friday – Go or Stay Home?
We all like to save money- it seems to be how Americans do things; this year is especially challenging with COVID-19. Black Friday has always been the hallmark of savings, where each store has their fantastic deals with only a certain number of them. In 2020 the big obstacle is safety, so many stores have turned to virtual, online events. However, some ardent shoppers want to pursue store deals, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Why Black Friday is Intense According to the International Business Times (IBT), there are three reasons that Black Friday is so intense: There is a rush of dopamine into the brain when we find deals. It is anatomically pleasing for us to find the right product at the right price – especially when there is a limited supply. Crowds get us excited because, from an evolutionary perspective, crowds = danger. Additionally, people...
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