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Taking a Leadership Position on Hiring the Unemployed

Submitted by Bill Whitmore on

President Obama’s State of the Union address focused on a critical issue facing our nation – long term unemployment. This issue is of concern to business leaders and individuals alike. And, regardless of political beliefs, the support for this topic is resonating across America. I was honored to participate in President Obama’s forum for CEOs on long-term unemployment last week. 
 

Keeping High Profile Meetings Safe and Secure

Submitted by Harlan Calhoun on

Before the advent of smartphones, planting covert listening devices was the most popular way to illegally record content from a private meeting. Today, with an estimated 130 million smartphones in use in the United States, every user has the potential to be a covert meeting operative with their own Wi-Fi receiver, camera, audio recorder, keyboard and computer at their disposal. 

The 3 Ways Successful Executive Protection Agents Turn Downtime into Uptime – and Turbocharge Their Careers

Submitted by Allied Universal on

We know we’re all way too busy, but every executive protection agent has at least some downtime, some time. This includes in-house and outsourced FTEs, and folks working both executive protection and residential details.

The Future of the Security Industry

Submitted by Bill Whitmore on

The security services industry has evolved tremendously over the last few decades. We have witnessed the important transition from security guard to security officer; an increased emphasis on safety and customer service; advancements in training and career development, and the introduction of technology as part of the total security solution.