An era of conflict: Navigating a ‘fragmenting world’ in 2025

An era of conflict: Navigating a ‘fragmenting world’ in 2025

As the world enters 2025, the world is increasingly fragmenting, a theme which cuts through the International SOS annual Risk Outlook report, where security experts have identified the top risks for organizations in the coming year. Last year’s International SOS Risk Outlook report warned of deepening global instability, which has become regrettably accurate. This year’s report highlights ‘a fragmenting world,’ which is more anarchic, divided and surprising, amidst a breaking down of norms, relationships and…

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75% of organizations view social unrest as the greatest risk

75% of organizations view social unrest as the greatest risk

International SOS released its 2025 Risk Outlook Report, highlighting the growing challenges organizations face in terms of workforce risk and resilience. The report also offers insights and predictions for prominent risks in 2025.  According to the report, 65% of senior risk professionals believe risks have increased over the past year. Furthermore, 69% believe rising geopolitical tensions will exert significant influence over their business operations or workforce in 2025. 75% of respondents view social and political unrest…

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The 2024 Annual Guarding Report: Navigating the Changing Weather

The 2024 Annual Guarding Report: Navigating the Changing Weather

Workplace violence, civil and political unrest, property crimes, and weather-related challenges are all on the plate of guarding companies and their clients, who must respond with the right training, equipment and technology, and hiring and retention initiatives to ensure they keep people and assets safe and secure. The Archers-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), which mostly uses GardaWorld Security in North America but a variety of other companies around the world, has experienced an increased need for guards…

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Creating Conversations in Times of Mistrust

Creating Conversations in Times of Mistrust

In a recent piece in this magazine, Sarah Ludwig Rausch wrote about how political polarization can fracture a security team and undermine its performance. (“Is Political Polarization Affecting Your Security Program?”) The article lists 13 strategies for retaining team cohesion and trust, such as understanding your culture, knowing what your organization represents, and ensuring that everyone feels valued. Like most things, that’s easier said than done. And it takes extraordinary leaders to carry it out. I personally…

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Is political polarization affecting your security program?

Is political polarization affecting your security program?

With the U.S. presidential election looming, the political divisiveness facing the nation is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to prevent political discussions from spilling over into the workplace, and physical security teams are no exception. “When your employees have differing political views, these conversations can quickly escalate into debates or even arguments,” says Eric Sean Clay, healthcare security executive for a large healthcare system in Houston, TX, and President of the International Association…

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Countering disinformation: an essential new role for CSOs

Countering disinformation: an essential new role for CSOs

Countering disinformation: an essential new role for CSOs This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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Five recent political violence lessons from the global insurance industry

Five recent political violence lessons from the global insurance industry

Five recent political violence lessons from the global insurance industry | 2021-05-18 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn…

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