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Articles Posted in the Security Category
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Tips To Combat Workplace Bullying
In the wake of movies like “Mean Girls” and “Bully,” bullying, both in schools and the workplace, has gotten heightened attention. Indeed, the Workplace Bullying Institute reports that 35% of workers have experienced bullying firsthand, and bullying is four times more prevalent than illegal harassment in the workplace. But what exactly does that mean? Why does it matter? How should companies react?
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Security–How Much Is Enough?
In terms of physical on site security in facilities, what criteria do professionals use when determining their priorities?
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FM Frequency: Warning Signs
More subtle than outright violence, hostility in the workplace can go undetected. From the May 2013 issue.
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FRIDAY FUNNY: Kids Will Be Kids
With the end of each academic year comes a new wave of student pranks. FacilityBlog has posted about them before, but this is a new one. In fact, in Simi Valley, it’s an open and permanently shut case of senioritis at Royal High School. And officials don’t see it as a laughing matter.
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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: LEDioc Lamp from EYE Lighting
EYE Lighting International has introduced its LEDioc brand lamps, designed for retrofit from an HID to an LED light source in post-top and pendant luminaires.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Mass Notification, Crucial Communication
Ever since there have been buildings there’s been a need to alert people on how to get out safely during an emergency. Using a system reserved for emergencies—the fire alarm system—decreases the time required to notify occupants.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Requirements For Visitor Management In Federal Agencies
Federal agencies typically have hectic lobbies to manage. Attendants must quickly process visitor access while ensuring all security procedures are followed in accordance with Homeland Security Protection Directive-12 (HSPD-12).
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FREE WHITE PAPER: Site Selection For Mission Critical Facilities
In this paper, guidelines are established for selecting a new site or assessing an existing one. Common risks that affect the availability of a business are defined and techniques for minimizing these risks are presented.
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FREE WHITE PAPER: Physical Security In Mission Critical Facilities
Physical security is critical to achieving availability goals of mission critical facilities. Security of the data center accounts for it’s surroundings as well as data processing equipment inside and the systems supporting them. In this paper, systems for providing secure facilities are recommended and best practices for physical security are explained.
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FM Issue: Moving Target
In order to optimize a security plan, facility managers should take a dynamic approach. From the April 2013 issue.
