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October 11, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications

When we hear the word ‘crisis’, we think about a situation that is generally out of our control, perhaps caused by external factors, a situation which will cause havoc regardless of your implication in it. Adopting this approach can trigger a wide range of negative effects in times of crisis. Not being prepared for a crisis, no matter its nature, …

October 17, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Human resources departments have undergone extensive changes throughout the years. Coming from times in which they would handle simple aspects such as hiring and payrolls, we’ve reached an age in which human resources departments contribute a great deal to the accomplishment of a company’s goals and objectives by working with things such as performance management, employee wellbeing and motivation, organizational …

October 23, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Internal Communications

Back in the day, internal communications were a mere footnote in the year-end report of a company, with businesses not yet knowing how to approach this mean of employee interaction or not fully understanding its benefits. Cult comedies such as Office Space (1999) depicted internal communications as these mischief-creating channels, giving us lines as the now-famous, “did you get the …

October 31, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Organizations of all sizes and cultures see the value in preparing for emergencies. In fact, recent research indicates that a whopping 86% of American organizations have an emergency communications plan in place. Undoubtedly this is the case because time and again they have been proven to be the backbone of a facility’s communication infrastructure. However, utilizing an emergency communication plan …

December 13, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

The demand for emergency communication in the healthcare industry has always been high, yet sometimes we tend to overlook such aspects until it becomes too obvious not too. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods or fires have brought the situation of the healthcare system to the public’s attention, and have opened our eyes in regards to the need for emergency …

December 19, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

In today’s technology-driven times, most companies, regardless of industry, have found a solution for creating and implementing emergency response plan for their employees and for ensuring business continuity. When it comes to the manufacturing industry, although the situation is similar, with most companies operating in manufacturing having means and methods in place for emergency response plans, very few of them …

January 4, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

The manufacturing industry incorporates a wide range of sectors, from food, beverages or textiles to computers, electronics, or pharmaceuticals, all which operate with multifarious and hazardous machinery. Therefore, having a safety program in place is of utmost importance for all manufacturing companies looking to protect their employees, improve their health and safety strategies, and assure business continuity. In the first …

January 7, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

In the United States, the manufacturing industry is one of the most important and thriving industries, providing people with long-lasting jobs, and adding significantly to the economy, with diverse sectors ranging from food and beverage to robotics or pharmaceuticals, and everything in between. According to statistics, in November of 2018, the manufacturing industry’s employment increased by 27,000 over the previous …

January 9, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Modern technology has significantly impacted the way we live our day-to-day lives, and the way we interact not only with those around us, but also with companies, brands, institutions, healthcare providers, and more. In terms of communications, technology has evolved to the point in which everyone can be connected to someone else in a matter of seconds, regardless of geography …

February 6, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

When it comes to an emergency situation, no matter how prepared a company, an institution, or an entire industry, there can never exist an agreed-upon or consensual prediction related to the outcomes. Yet with the technological advancements such as modern emergency mass notification systems, and alongside companies’ understanding of the damages that can results from not tending properly to a …