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Nov 13, 2024

8 steps employers should implement to make the workplace a safer place. This month, the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 was enacted, which requires businesses to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Under ... Continue reading

Investigations

Oct 23, 2024

Five reasons why employing an independent security advisor makes good business sense. The terms ‘security consultant’ and ‘security advisor’ are well known. These roles are fulfilled by industry professionals with the expertise to safeguard data, information, and physical and business assets. They ... Continue reading

Investigations

Oct 13, 2024

Mastering The Art of a Professional Investigation An investigation is a search or examination to discover facts or truth. It sounds like a simple task, but it is anything but at its best. The complexity of an ... Continue reading

Celebrity

Oct 1, 2024

The Inside Threat – Sexual, Financial and Moral Harm Making the Workplace a Safer Place. Over the past week, the media have reported on several cases that have gained significant coverage. With headlines such as “Monster enabled by the ... Continue reading

Threats Management

The Defuse Podcast with Mark Follman - The Trigger Points - Inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America

Sep 5, 2024

How do we stop any further mass shootings in American schools? Journalist Mark Follman asked this very question when researching his brilliant book, “The Trigger Points – Inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America” after asking the same question. ... Continue reading

Investigations

Workplace harassment - boss and employee dispute

Aug 7, 2024

An Employers Guide to Dealing with Workplace Harassment Approximately 74% of adults in the UK are employed. Whilst the nature of employment will vary, and following the 2019 Covid pandemic, more people are now hybrid workers. Research conducted ... Continue reading

Fixated persons

Stressed person experiencing stalking issues

Jul 29, 2024

Why are the police continuing to let down victims of stalking? In November 2022 the Suzy Lamplugh Trust launched a super-complaint against the police finding systemic issues in the response to stalking across England and Wales. The super-complaint, a measure used ... Continue reading

Celebrity

dancer experiencing workplace harassment

Jul 22, 2024

The show must go on – but at what cost? Strictly Come Dancing is a British dance contest show in which celebrities’ partner with professional dancers to compete in mainly ballroom and Latin dance. The TV show has been running ... Continue reading

Workplace

A female employee being sexually harassed at work

Jul 9, 2024

Prepare for the Worker Protection Act A recent article by Philip Grindell published in The Recruiter Employers and business leaders need to be more proactive ahead of new legislation designed to protect employees from sexual ... Continue reading

Workplace

Shot of two colleagues having a discussion in an office.

Jun 16, 2024

Having a cup of coffee with a colleague has never been more important. Behavioural threat management plays a critical role in creating a safer environment by addressing concerning behaviours proactively. Simplifying this approach and promoting empathy are key to fostering a culture of ... Continue reading

Investigations

magnifying glass on a fingerprint, forensic investigation concept

Jun 9, 2024

Criminality and Workplace Investigation – It isn’t as simple as you may think Workplace investigations aren’t as simple as you may think…. Investigating is a specialist subject in itself. Detectives in the police spend years becoming qualified and even longer honing their skills. ... Continue reading

General

Mar 17, 2022

Stalking in the Workplace: What you need to know Stalking in the workplaces is a far greater problem than most people think, Here's what you need to know to recognise and tackle it | Defuse Continue reading

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