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One of the biggest challenges a business faces during a wildfire is communication. Wildfires can grow from a small brush fire into an inferno that engulfs thousands of acres in only a matter of hours. As a result, officials must be on their toes and have the right technology, processes, and training in place to…

On September 1, AlertMedia hosted our first-ever “Coffee With An Expert” event—a live Q&A session on minimizing COVID-19 induced anxiety in the workplace. This discussion was led by our featured expert Pam Perry, CEO of HR Equity, and Peter Steinfeld, AlertMedia’s SVP of Strategic Sales.

Emergency communication software allows HR leaders to quickly and accurately share time-sensitive information with employees. Within seconds, HR teams can send and receive messages across multiple channels, even from a mobile device. And these systems aren’t just for use during emergency situations. Many HR teams also use them to deliver important HR announcements such as…

You’ve just invested in an emergency notification system. You’re eager to get the software up and running to keep your people safe, informed, and connected at all times — no matter the situation. But you hit a brick wall: you’re told the training will take two weeks, support is already unresponsive and costs extra, and…

Research reveals that companies with effective communication strategies have a 47 percent greater return to shareholders and are 50 percent more likely to report below average turnover levels. Modern emergency communication systems enable HR leaders to keep employees safe, informed, and connected when it matters most. But at a time when budgets are tight and…

The COVID-19 crisis has fundamentally transformed the HR function and amplified the impact it can have on the business. As organizations around the world adapt to a new way of working and an evolving business landscape, the role of HR has never been more challenging—or more important. One of HR’s core responsibilities is to implement…

Once again, hurricane season has arrived, which means it’s time for businesses to start preparing for potential impact. The first line of defense in protecting your people and assets is understanding how a hurricane’s category level can help your business prepare appropriately. But first, a quick history lesson: In the 1970s, Miami engineer Herbert Saffir…

The decision of whether to reopen your business is weighing heavily on the minds of many leaders today. On the one hand, every company wants to keep their employees and customers safe. At the same time, many people and businesses are on the ropes because of the sudden closures caused by this pandemic. Everyone wants…

For employees of property management companies, meeting strangers and showing them empty apartments, homes, or commercial spaces is simply part of the job. For real estate agents, home healthcare employees, maintenance and repair employees, and utility workers, lone worker safety is a major concern.

As a rule of thumb, the more planning something requires—the more likely it is to go wrong. Deciding on where to go for lunch? Pretty likely to go without a hitch. Planning a giant company holiday party? Not so much. This rule goes for your company’s risk management as well. The aspects of your operations…

When most of us think about going to work, we think of desks and coffee machines and copiers. However, for many lone workers (especially social workers) the workplace looks much different. Every day, social workers in the field knock on strangers’ doors and walk into unfamiliar homes without knowing what’s inside. Just by doing their…

At this point, everyone has heard of Coronavirus. Every day, we hear new reports of how the disease is spreading, the impact it is having abroad, and what to expect going forward. In the sea of information regarding Coronavirus, though, it can be hard to identify what your organization can do to prepare for the…

When a business’s administrators are communicating with their employees during a crisis, it’s important they have all the tools necessary to ensure the quick, accurate, and easy transmission of alerts. One of the most powerful tools included in modern mass communication systems is location-based alerts, which include GPS tracking, map views, and functions like geofencing….

Lone workers such as social workers, real estate agents, home healthcare providers, service techs, and parole officers are vulnerable to various dangers on the job. Isolation, unknown clients, and entering dangerous environments are a few of the risks they face. Organizations have a moral and legal responsibility to keep those workers safe and informed. While…

We’re excited to announce that AlertMedia was just ranked #285 on Inc. magazine’s prestigious annual Inc. 5000 list! We also achieved the #3 spot in the publication’s ranking of Texas-based software companies. About the list: Inc. recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the nation according to revenue growth.

“Financial institutions should consider developing an awareness program to let customers, service providers, and regulators know how to contact the institution if normal communication channels are not in operation.” –Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Financial institutions including banks, credit unions, accounting firms, and loan offices are all vulnerable to security breaches, unforeseen emergencies, and operational…

In today’s school environment, effective communication is a complex undertaking. The average public school in America has more than 500 students. Meanwhile, colleges and universities can easily have upwards of tens of thousands of students. On top of that, the different members of a school community—students, faculty, staff members, and parents—tend to have wildly different…

Now is a great time to take a fresh look at your organization’s emergency management program. You should be identifying opportunities for improvement and developing strategies to address them in 2019. But that’s easier said than done, right? After all, building a comprehensive emergency management plan that can be applied uniformly to prepare for and…

So you’re looking for a lone worker safety device. Lone workers perform some of the most dangerous jobs, and it’s essential that you find a way to keep them safe and connected. But where do you start?

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, home health care employment will skyrocket through 2026, with hundreds of thousands of new jobs being added. The primary reason for this explosive growth: an aging population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people in the United States over the age of 65 will nearly…

All businesses work hard to communicate effectively with their employees. In the age of the mobile phone, text alerts have become a popular way for businesses to quickly and effectively disseminate information. Companies use mass-texting for many purposes. Some use text alerts to communicate with customers. Others use them for marketing purposes, to engage with…

Interview with John Hargrove, CIO and VP of IT for Franklin Federal Union Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union has provided financial products and services to members in the greater Philadelphia region and beyond since 1970. FMFCU houses over $1 billion in assets. This make them the largest financial institution in Delaware County and the 10th…

Location is just as important in keeping employees safe as it is for buying real estate. Location is everything and can have long-term consequences. Perhaps this is why geolocation is finding its way into everything from marketing to security.

One of the most frequent questions we get from customers is what “duty of care” means in the workplace. But, when it comes to duty of care, there isn’t just a box to check. Preparedness and readiness come on a spectrum. The most successful companies are those that go above and beyond when it comes…

Keep Your Mobile Employees Safe Your employees depend on you for more than a paycheck. They put in their blood, sweat and hopefully no tears to earn that paycheck, but also have an inherent faith that the company to whom they devote so many of their hours has their best interest at heart. Providing for…

Introduction As a company with remote and lone workers, it’s up to you to ensure their work environment is safe and their job does not put them in harm’s way. OSHA is clear about employer’s responsibilities: Provide well-maintained tools and equipment, including appropriate personal protective equipment Report to OSHA within 8 hours of accidents that…

The Need for a Duty of Care Policy We have already discussed what duty of care is, but you still might be wondering: why do I need a duty of care policy? The answer is: you can’t afford not to. Just look at what happened at Virginia Tech, following the shooting that occurred there in…

When a hurricane strikes and everyone else is moving to higher ground, facilities managers are headed the other way—planning when they can return and assess the damage. Once the storm moves offshore or loses steam, they will likely be the first ones back to the office. No matter how well you’ve prepared your business for…

The Key to Finding The Right Mass Notification Software Solution Purchasing new enterprise software involves multiple steps including a needs assessment, budget allocation, vetting, contract negotiations, and finally, the purchase. However, determining if a potential solution is the right fit goes beyond requirements and budget. You may have the best emergency notification software, but without…

For the second year in a row, AlertMedia has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Austin by the Austin Business Journal. Last year, we finished in 5th Place in the Small Business category. After a year of rapid growth and increased fundraising, we moved to the Medium category this year, where…

In a typical year, the U.S. experiences 12 named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The 2017 hurricane season was anything but “typical,” however. In 2017, there were 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and six major hurricanes. The NOAA attributes the irregularity to “the lack of El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific, with…