Tag: active shooting

Back to Basics: Warning Signs of Workplace Violence

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know.  Workplace violence has been a major concern for businesses for years now, but it’s especially topical as some states begin passing legislation requiring workplaces to have violence prevention plans in place. While the settings and requirements vary, […]

Webinar Watch: FM NOW Sessions on Secure Buildings

On Wednesday, March 20, make sure to join your colleagues and expert panelists for our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit! The FREE event will include two back-to-back webinars covering active shooters and emergency panic buttons, helping you identify ways to incorporate best security practices into your facilities amid a heightened threat environment. Can’t make it to […]

FMs, Resilience, and Risk Management

Risk mitigation is the process of planning and developing options to reduce threats or risks to people. Resilience is the ability to learn, respond, reflect, and recover from emergencies. While risk mitigation activities are preventative, and resilience activities are reactive, both place serious responsibility on the shoulders of facilities management teams. What’s important in resilience […]