How do you find the right security guard? Well, the keyword for this question is “right.” Basically, you want a reliable, professional guard who can meet your specific needs. There are different types of guards (armed versus unarmed, for example) and depending on your particular situation, you might be very focused on what you want… Read more »
Thieves love to rob banks. After all, that’s where the money is. So having a security presence at your bank is important these days. How can having a security presence help your bank? For starters, security can greet customers as they go in and out of a bank. No one gets to remain totally anonymous… Read more »
What’s better: security officers or security cameras? It depends on who you ask, and what you want to accomplish. Security cameras today are a lot different than ones from years past. Thermal imaging, panoramic technology, “smart” cameras, embedded analytics, and the ability to stream to mobile devices are all technological advancements that have improved surveillance… Read more »
If you have a business, you have assets. And those assets need protection. Private security can help protect the various assets of a business. Typically, businesses are known for the services and/or products they sell. But there’s more to a business than that! Think about all the things that go into running a business– equipment,… Read more »
Workers’ compensation fraud is something employers work hard to avoid because it ends up costing them a pretty penny… yet plenty of employees commit this criminal offense each year. There’s claim-related fraud, where an employee falsely claims a work-related injury or illness (or exaggerates an existing injury/illness) in order to gain a workers’ comp insurance… Read more »
As we stand here in the midst of a pandemic, businesses across Chicago and the state of Illinois are trying to find ways to keep operations rolling while working to mitigate the risk of the virus entering and spreading in their buildings. Of course, that is easier said than done, and companies in all industries… Read more »
When should executives consider having protection? If they ever feel the need to be physically shielded from maddening crowds or angry workers, then they should have at least one executive protection officer around them. Furthermore, in today’s world, executives may need protection officers to help protect “codes,” “keys,” and other important data and/or computer-related information… Read more »
We want to think of people as inherently good and trustworthy but the reality is that some steal and/or commit crimes. Businesses and organizations lose revenue due to employee fraud. Detection and prevention become important to many businesses and organizations in order to combat this almost inevitable problem. Types of fraud can involve the misappropriation… Read more »
On any given day, one of your employees could be injured on the job leading to a workers compensation claim as a result. Many employees don’t enjoy doing this and actually want to stay at work and feel the fulfillment that comes along with working every day. However, there are also those employees who will… Read more »
One of the best aspects of working at a good company is the insurance. It is that safety net that lets you know that you will be OK if you get hurt on the job. Insurance programs like worker’s compensation and disability coverage are meant to provide a sense of security for workers, allowing them… Read more »