It’s an old saying that the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. When I talk to HR or Security Directors and we discuss the safety of the people in the organisation most have something in place. Depending on the organisation it could be travel safety training, terrorism awareness, kidnap training or abuse […]
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Spiked drinks are an urban myth I don’t have to be concerned about my staff As we return to after work and social drinks in crowded places the dangers apply to everyone regardless of status, occupation, or sex. Rohypnol, GHB and ketamine are probably the most commonly discussed but other drugs used include hypnotics as
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I have had loads of positive feedback following the release of this report. Your people are one of the organisations most important assets, make sure they are protected. Tony Willis www.beawaretakecare.com #hr #abuseprevention #training #workshop
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Workshops are effective as they get people talking about the material you are presenting. I haven’t met anybody who likes being talked at as their preferred learning style. Even worse is the infamous boring PowerPoint presentation where someone reads off the slides. Stories not only give people topics and thoughts to discuss they also kick
One of the questions I am asked a lot is how to look after your partner. Now this raises a number of questions, firstly why do you think they need looking after or are you overconfident yourself and as a result at more risk than your partner. Maybe your partner should be looking after you.
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For someone who teaches people to be aware and how to stay safe tragedies like this leave me saddened but also with mixed feelings. Of course, I believe everyone should have not just the right but the ability to walk alone anywhere at any time. However time and again it has been shown that this
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I see those businesses as 2 sides of the same coin or as someone said opposite ends of the same spectrum. 1 side of the coin is the work I do with businesses, workshops covering awareness, avoiding conflict, and understanding and managing personal risk to stay safe. The other business is my martial arts
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There is a difference between having a process which ticks all the boxes for insurance and ensuring your people understand how risks may affect them personally. I can’t imagine any of the Directors or Partners I worked with over the years sitting down and reading a long risk assessment unless that is they were going
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Road rage is something that can occur all too easily and having some basic training can help to often defuse a situation that could escalate rapidly. Your reaction could be triggered by our fight or flight response, avoiding confrontation at all cost, or to react with anger matching the level of aggression of the other
