The Employee Safety Podcast

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The Employee Safety Podcast

The Employee Safety Podcast is for professionals responsible for the safety and well-being of their employees. Today’s world has a wide array of threats: wildfires, hurricanes, civil unrest, acts of violence, a global pandemic. We will discuss how to protect your employees from all of these threats—whether they’re in the office, working remotely, or traveling for business. Each episode features an interview with a leader in employee safety, discussing topics such as emergency preparedness, business continuity, critical communication, severe weather, pandemic response, and more.

  1. 3 HR. AGO

    Integrating AI to Improve Organizational Efficiency

    Automation and generative AI can streamline workflows and improve efficiency for corporate intelligence and security functions, especially when it comes to processing large data sets. But AI should be seen as a tool to enhance human capabilities, not replace them.  Matt Kish is the Head of Situation and Intelligence Analysis – Corporate Security at Siemens, a global technology conglomerate headquartered in Munich, Germany. In this episode, Matt explains how his team built and developed an AI platform to help process large volumes of information so their analysts could focus on high-impact tasks.  Matt and Peter discuss:  The benefits and challenges of building an AI platform from scratch How Matt’s team got buy-in from leadership to create the platform  Common mistakes employees make when utilizing AI and how to avoid them Best practices and advice for other organizations looking to incorporate AI into their businesses  The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.  Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    29 min

  2. OCT 9

    Election 2024—What Every Organization Should Know

    With the 2024 U.S. election rapidly approaching, organizations should prepare their people and business for potential disruptions, from heightened security and demonstration activity to disinformation campaigns and personnel disputes.  Sara Pratley, SVP of Global Intelligence at AlertMedia, spends countless hours briefing customers and stakeholders on what to expect before, during, and after election day. In this episode, Sara provides valuable insights on the top three election-related threats her intelligence team is monitoring and actionable tips for how to mitigate their impacts.  Sara explains:  Key dates and locations of concern, from pre-election events to Inauguration Day The potential risks businesses should prepare for—locally, nationally, and globally The importance of monitoring election-related activities near your people and assets  The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.  Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    15 min

  3. SEP 25

    Optimizing Your Business Continuity Plan to Strengthen Resilience

    Whether your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is inherited or created from scratch, it must be practical, efficient, and up to date—not put on the shelf to be ignored. In this episode, Barry Morgeson, Business Continuity Director at Ryan Specialty, draws on his two decades of experience to offer actionable insights and recommendations for crafting a Business Continuity Plan that achieves ROI across the business. Listen in to learn:  Why you should prioritize revenue-generating business verticals when building your BCPWhy you need internal champions to help your BCP succeedHow to identify the “must-haves” versus “nice to haves” for your BCPHow to develop a personalized approach to planning to maximize adoption across departments The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    25 min

  4. SEP 11

    Identifying the Five Crisis Ready Hindrances

    No organization wants to be unprepared for a crisis, but many internal and external obstacles can hinder its ability to manage and respond effectively. If these challenges are not identified and addressed in advance, companies risk damaging their brand and unintentionally conveying the wrong message in an emergency scenario. In today's episode, we're joined by Melissa Agnes, Founder and CEO of Crisis Ready Institute, an organization dedicated to enhancing crisis resilience through training and industry standards. Melissa shares "The Five Crisis Ready Hindrances" and explains why you can't beat emotion with logic in a crisis. Listen in to learn: How to get your organization "Crisis Ready"How to lean into vulnerability in crisis communicationsHow to lead with empathy and emotional intelligence during a crisis The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    22 min

  5. AUG 28

    Developing a Comprehensive Security Program with Chime’s Head of Physical Security

    Physical security teams will always be a critical component of organizational risk management, no matter how many technological advances come along.  According to today’s guest, the key to developing a successful and scalable physical security program is having the right balance of staff, technology, and external relationships.  Chad Bosques is Head of Physical Security at Chime, the online banking and money management platform. In today’s episode, Chad shares his advice on managing physical security from his fifteen years of experience, from public law enforcement to major organizations like Bank of America, Twitter, and DocuSign. Listen in to learn:  Best practices for gaining employee and executive buy-in on your program’s initiativesHow to evaluate the program’s effectiveness and improve on itHow to scale programs to meet the growing needs of an organization The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    21 min

  6. AUG 14

    Emergency Management Tips From UMass Memorial Medical Center

    Healthcare organizations don't have the option to temporarily pause operations when a crisis occurs. They must maintain, and often increase, their capacity to handle emergencies at a moment’s notice. In this episode, Jarrid Pike, Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness at UMass Memorial Medical Center, discusses how he and his staff rely on constant communication and inclusive training exercises to stay prepared for any situation. Listen in to learn:  How to adapt crisis response efforts on the fly and document those adaptations for future emergenciesHow to foster a culture of collective responsibility in crisis situations, from hospital executives to frontline staffHow to ensure continuity of patient care in any emergency The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    20 min

  7. JUL 31

    Insights From Visa’s Senior Director of Global Intelligence

    In a time of “permacrisis,” the complexity of navigating modern threats, from climate change to misinformation campaigns, highlights the necessity of building strong partnerships cross-functionally. In this episode, Mary Hackman, Senior Director of Global Intelligence at Visa, shares best practices in global security and intelligence from her two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors. Listen in to learn:  How to maintain a high level of engagement with executives while setting sustainable expectationsHow to use “listening tours” to better understand company needsHow to offer real-time support to employees during a crisis The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    25 min

  8. JUL 17

    Securing the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris

    The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris begin July 26, and ensuring safety for athletes and visitors at the world’s largest multi-sport event is no small feat. Today’s guest, Scott Kim, is the Director of the Office of Protection at the Diplomatic Security Service, the agency that helps protect Team U.S.A. during the Olympic Games. Listen in to learn:  The unique challenges of securing the OlympicsThe importance of rapid communication across languagesAdvice for companies on how to keep their employees safe at the Olympics The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

    24 min
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The Employee Safety Podcast is for professionals responsible for the safety and well-being of their employees. Today’s world has a wide array of threats: wildfires, hurricanes, civil unrest, acts of violence, a global pandemic. We will discuss how to protect your employees from all of these threats—whether they’re in the office, working remotely, or traveling for business. Each episode features an interview with a leader in employee safety, discussing topics such as emergency preparedness, business continuity, critical communication, severe weather, pandemic response, and more.

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