February 20, 2019 - Just one year and a day after the anniversary of the Parkland shooting, another workplace active shooter took five lives in Illinois. Such violence has become so commonplace that it's critical we know what to do in the event of an active shooter or other violence -- and also how to recognize potential trouble and what to do about it. This issue can be helpful in determining your policies with regard to workplace violence.
This article about workplace violence answers these questions for the health and safety of your employees. (Item #1) For some occupations, violence is the 3rd leading cause of death. (Item #2) Where there is awareness of workplace violence, there is prevention. (Item #3)
Workplace violence prevention policies must be carefully crafted and legally balanced to offer support for victims and consequences for perpetrators. (Item #4) With mass shootings on the rise, experts share best practices for training employees how to react in an active shooter situation at work. (Item #5) You're at work and suddenly you think you hear a gunshot. What do you do? (Item #6)
For the full issue, click here.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
How to Deploy an Emergency Response Plan for Your Meetings & Events
February 14, 2019 - Event-Aware is a mobile application from Attainium Corp that simplifies building and deploying emergency response plans for meetings and events by putting the information literally at your fingertips. The service is the first of its kind, combining hands-on guidance with an easy-to-use consumer-style app that makes meeting and event emergency response plans actionable and visible.
Users of the Event-Aware app can retrieve all relevant plan components through an interface that is simple, powerful and intuitive. Whenever on-site event staff launch the app, it downloads the latest updates to plans, contact lists, schedules, and links to emergency services, venue staff, and local authorities. This ensures that event personnel on the ground have access to the current version of the plan whenever and wherever they need it, especially in a crisis situation.
“Every event organizer knows the importance of having an emergency response plan, but making that plan available to everyone who needs it and keeping it updated has always been an issue,“ said Bob Mellinger, Attainium CEO. “Event-Aware gives all users access to vital information even when their mobile devices are not connected to wireless or cell networks.”
The app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices, is supported by the Event-Aware team, who create tailored and relevant emergency response plans based on industry best practices. The team is available to assist users throughout the development and deployment process, incorporating the unique issues of various events.
- a more prepared on-site team -
- venue, hotel, and local resources -
- immediate access to response procedures -
Users of the Event-Aware app can retrieve all relevant plan components through an interface that is simple, powerful and intuitive. Whenever on-site event staff launch the app, it downloads the latest updates to plans, contact lists, schedules, and links to emergency services, venue staff, and local authorities. This ensures that event personnel on the ground have access to the current version of the plan whenever and wherever they need it, especially in a crisis situation.
“Every event organizer knows the importance of having an emergency response plan, but making that plan available to everyone who needs it and keeping it updated has always been an issue,“ said Bob Mellinger, Attainium CEO. “Event-Aware gives all users access to vital information even when their mobile devices are not connected to wireless or cell networks.”
The app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices, is supported by the Event-Aware team, who create tailored and relevant emergency response plans based on industry best practices. The team is available to assist users throughout the development and deployment process, incorporating the unique issues of various events.
If your next meeting/event needs:
- an Emergency Response Plan -- a more prepared on-site team -
- venue, hotel, and local resources -
- immediate access to response procedures -
then check out Event-Aware.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Online Reputation Management
February 6, 2019 - Finding negative information or reviews of your company online is definitely troubling, but what are you doing to prevent such information from finding its way to Google searches or social media sites in the first place? It's a fact of life today that online reviews and information are the chief way people are getting information about your company and statistics show that those reviews are considered accurate by the majority of people reading them. Are you actively seeking ways to minimize the impact any negatives on your reputation? This week's articles may give you some insight in how to strengthen your online reputation.
Every touchpoint that a customer has with your business online is a contributor to its online reputation. (Item #1) You have significant control over your reputation as long as you are monitoring your Reputation Score and using the data to improve your customers' experiences. (Item #2) Whether you're just starting to take charge of your online reputation, you want to stay ahead of the pack, or you're a marketing agency offering valuable reputation management to clients, take a look at these trends in online reputation management in 2019. (Item #3)
In this day and age, small business owners can no longer afford to ignore their online reputation. (Item #4) With a careful marketing strategy and ORM best practices in place, it is possible to shape an online identity that conveys integrity, leadership, and trustworthiness. (Item #5) Online reputation management can take a considerable amount of effort. Luckily, there is a range of paid and free tools that can make your efforts easier. (Item #6)
For the full issue, click here.
Every touchpoint that a customer has with your business online is a contributor to its online reputation. (Item #1) You have significant control over your reputation as long as you are monitoring your Reputation Score and using the data to improve your customers' experiences. (Item #2) Whether you're just starting to take charge of your online reputation, you want to stay ahead of the pack, or you're a marketing agency offering valuable reputation management to clients, take a look at these trends in online reputation management in 2019. (Item #3)
In this day and age, small business owners can no longer afford to ignore their online reputation. (Item #4) With a careful marketing strategy and ORM best practices in place, it is possible to shape an online identity that conveys integrity, leadership, and trustworthiness. (Item #5) Online reputation management can take a considerable amount of effort. Luckily, there is a range of paid and free tools that can make your efforts easier. (Item #6)
For the full issue, click here.
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