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Situational Awareness at Work: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

by Global Guardian in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted June 11, 2024

Situational awareness isn’t just a nice-to-have trait in the workplace, but a fundamental skill that impacts the success and safety of individuals and organizations as a whole. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:What is situational awareness?Why situational awareness matters in the workplaceHow to improve situational awareness: Training and exercise In modern workplaces, the ability to navigate ...

What Are Tabletop Exercises? A Guide to Crisis Preparedness

by Global Guardian in Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted June 4, 2024

Tabletop exercises simulate real-life emergencies. If your organization has gaps in its crisis response, or there are disconnects between you and your vendors, this is the time to discover them. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:1. What are tabletop exercises?2. What a tabletop exercise accomplishes3. How does a tabletop exercise work?4. Tips for effective tabletop exercises Today, ...

ADDRESSING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: 7 STEPS FOR PREVENTION AND MITIGATION

by Global Guardian in Human Resources, Legal, Safety & Security. Posted May 7, 2024

Organizations must do more to protect their personnel from the threats or actions of violence. Here are seven steps they can take to help mitigate and respond to workplace violence. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:1. Understand the problem 2. Create a written workplace violence prevention plan 3. Lean on technology for prevention and reaction 4. ...

HOW TO IDENTIFY EMERGING RISKS TO YOUR BUSINESS: 5 STRATEGIES

by Global Guardian in Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted April 18, 2024

In the business world, navigating uncertainty requires a proactive approach. Explore these five strategies that leaders use to identify potential threats and stay ahead of the curve. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:The cost of ignoring emerging risks Proactive strategies for identifying emerging risks Next steps: Develop a risk management plan The global landscape feels more ...

How To Create Effective Travel Risk Assessments For Work Trips

by Global Guardian in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted February 29, 2024

As the global landscape evolves, organizations must prioritize the well-being of their travelers through strategic planning and continuous improvement. Travel risk assessments are part of the foundation of that effort. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:What is travel risk?What are the components of a travel risk assessment?How to prepare an assessment Every great organization that sends ...

Travel Risk Management: A Guide To Protecting Your People

by Global Guardian in Safety & Security, Travel. Posted February 20, 2024

When your team is on the road, how can you make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep them safe? Review travel risk management best practices and how a provider can help you implement them. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND: In a business landscape increasingly marked by the impact of security risks, from geopolitical ...

What is an Emergency Action Plan? A Guide for Businesses Preparing for Crisis

by Global Guardian in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted January 30, 2024

An emergency action plan helps ensure safety and well-being within a workplace or community space during emergencies. How can you create and maintain one of your own? Our interconnected and disrupted global landscape – rife with political, economic, and climate turmoil – is forcing businesses everywhere to prepare for various emergencies that could impact their ...

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Traveling Safely Abroad: Choosing Alternatives to Uber and Lyft

by Global Guardian in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted January 2, 2024

While rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are predominately safe and reliable, they may not offer adequate security for travelers—learn more about transportation alternatives for secure travel when abroad. When traveling for work or pleasure, visitors need to decide how they’ll get around an unfamiliar destination. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the ...

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Using Public Wi-Fi While Traveling? Here’s How to Protect Yourself

by Global Guardian in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted December 14, 2023

Learn about the security risks associate with using public Wi-Fi and review practical tips to ensure your digital safety while on the road. In a world where staying connected is paramount, public Wi-Fi spots have become ubiquitous. These convenient networks offer an instant gateway to the online world, where you can connect with family and ...

Protecting Your Digital Privacy: Practices, Tools, and Using Professional Security

by Global Guardian in Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted August 29, 2023

How exposed is your personal information online? Learn what PII might be found on the open and dark web, what it means for your security, and digital privacy best practices to protect your online footprint. In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technologies, safeguarding our digital privacy and data security has ...