“Employees are concerned for their safety. Here are three suggestions to address these concerns and create a safer work environment.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

As the workplace landscape continues to evolve, one of the top concerns for employees is workplace safety. Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees should also be a priority for employers and their organizations. Now more than ever, it is crucial for businesses to implement effective strategies to boost employee safety, addressing employee safety concerns and helping organizations attract the best talent.

In this article by Sara Pratley for securitymagazine.com, Pratley explores the top three ways you can enhance employee safety based on the insights shared by security experts and industry professionals. By implementing these strategies, you can create a more secure work environment, foster employee trust, and attract the best talent while improving overall productivity and employee satisfaction.

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“Security and communication are critical to the success of hybrid work for employees and employers.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations worldwide to adapt to remote work quickly. For employees, remote work may be a dream come true as they can avoid long commutes, work from the comfort of their homes, and enjoy a better work-life balance. However, remote work can be a double-edged sword for companies, with the potential for increased security risks and decreased productivity.

This article by Bob Burnett for securityinfowatch.com explores remote work’s potential benefits and risks from both the employee and company perspectives. It highlights the importance of implementing proper security measures and communication strategies to mitigate the risks and ensure that remote work remains a sustainable and productive option for both parties.

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“The hybrid workforce is in full swing, and with it, so are video meetings.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

As companies continue to navigate the changing landscape of the return to the office and the digital workplace, one thing looks certain; video meetings are here to stay. Recent polls show that more than half of workers expect to have a hybrid work arrangement, and the increased importance of video conferencing/video meetings comes with hybrid work arrangements.  

In her piece for reworked.com, author Siobhan Fagan looks at the evolution of the post-pandemic workplace while providing professional insight into various technologies and approaches.

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“Invest in your hybrid work strategy for the ideal combination of improved results and employee satisfaction.”

Glenn Baruck, eDot

As the pandemic continues to become more manageable, many companies are calling employees back to the office, most not on a full-time basis but in a hybrid work strategy. According to recent statistics, 68% of U.S. workers prefer to work remotely and on-site. In addition, 87% of employees who worked remotely intend to continue working off-premise at least once a week.

Now, the challenge for firms embracing the hybrid strategy is to refine and improve their hybrid work scenario in all facets, including investment in infrastructure and technologies.

In this article from Spiceworks.com, author Ojasvi Nathprovides valuable tips for building a successful hybrid work strategy in any organization.

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“Attracting and keeping high-quality employees is not only about salary and benefits. Workplace safety is growing as a key concern.”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

The feeling of insecurity regarding workplace safety is increasing with the rising number of workplace threats and incidents. According to a recent study by AlertMedia, a large majority (90%) of workers believe that their employer has a legal and moral obligation to protect them from unnecessary risk of harm. However, as incidents continue to rise, only half (55%) of working Americans feel their employer has increased their efforts to ensure their safety than in previous years.

In this article by facilityexecutive.com, you can explore the numbers in more depth and get a better feeling for the pulse of the U.S. workforce when it comes to their most significant organizational safety concerns and how these concerns affect employee retention and loyalty.

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“BYOD and hybrid work solutions are great for employees but causing headaches for corporate security at the same time!”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

Even before the pandemic, the BYOD revolution had begun its arrival. The trend has only gotten more prominent since, and now with spikes due to Delta and Omicron, it looks like BYOD devices and hybrid work environments will be more the norm than ever.

The “BYOD Variant” has produced many benefits while simultaneously complicating corporate security as it continues to spread. This short read by Bert Kashyap for securitymagazine.com identifies some of the organizational challenges BYOD and hybrid work solutions create and provides some excellent insight on what to do about them as well.

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