Blog Posts

April 9, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

In September 2018, the U.S. witnessed three workplace shootings within a span of 24 hours. While such extreme cases of workplace violence grab the spotlight, there are many other incidents that go unreported. In fact, around 2 million people in the U.S. claim to have been victims of workplace violence each year.

March 14, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

One of the most poignant issues of the manufacturing industry is the health and safety of employees. Minimizing risks and reducing the damages in the event of a crisis are of main concern to both companies and industry regulators. Technological developments in the manufacturing industry have made it easier for plants to handle safety concerns and provide their employees with …

February 26, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Emergency situations, albeit caused by natural disasters or events related to the activity of a business or institution, are difficult to manage, especially if proper precautionary measures are not taken in advance. Without emergency notification software and crisis communication strategies tailored to both the needs of individuals and professional entities, a crisis can end up causing a significant amount of …

February 25, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

The manufacturing industry is traversing a stimulating period of growth and development, as more and more technological advances are making it easier for businesses and their employees to deal with the challenges of the industry. One of the main concerns of manufacturers, regardless of geography or sector, is factory disruption and how it can impact the safety and wellbeing of …

February 21, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Planning for a natural disaster can seem daunting and scary. But it doesn’t have to be. If you educate yourself on how to be best prepared, you can rest easy knowing that you are doing everything you can to keep everyone safe, which is hard to do when natural disasters strike.

February 15, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

New developments in the healthcare industry are bringing hope to patients every day in terms of medical outcomes that are more successful now than they were in previous years. However, independent of the medical and technological advances that are making it possible, there are still aspects of patient care that need addressing. And unfortunately, sometimes it can even lead to …

April 8, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Technological developments in the workplace have made it easier for hazardous situations to be identified with swiftness—yet devoting complete attention to protecting employees and assuring business continuity requires more than revolutionary apps or machinery. Therefore, companies interested in bettering their efforts in the health and safety sector need to first understand how the field works. From issues such as harassment …

January 22, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Assuring business continuity is of utmost importance for companies, regardless of the industry they are operating in. Fortunately, in today’s times, the means through which you can keep your business running are numerous, and easier to implement than years ago, when technological innovations were not as advanced as they are now. Yet interruptions in activity are still one of the …

March 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Businesses in 2024 run on digital data – making secure business messaging vital to your organization’s success. While some industries such as insurance and healthcare are required by HIPPA to meet certain federal data encryption requirements, every industry should take steps to protect sensitive information. This article explores what secure business communication entails, what industries require it, and how cybersecurity …

June 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Internal Communications

Many businesses are working on preparing for the California Workplace Violence Prevention Law deadline this summer. Having a plan in place is critical – and so is communicating about it.  An incident that disrupts normal day-to-day business can strike an organization at any time. In fact, crisis management and business continuity threats impacting businesses are growing. In particular, California’s violent …