One of the worst – and unfortunately common – lawsuits that a security guard firm can face is a wrongful death suit. These lawsuits are typically filed when a security guard is involved in an incident that leads to the
The process of service industry is small. So small, in fact, that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) doesn’t collect statistics on process servers. The BLS lumps them into reports on sheriffs and sheriff’s deputies. However small, the process service industry
As a business owner, human resources plays a major role in the operations of the organization. They are the first line of defense in ensuring your policies are correctly drafted, implemented and enforced. This can get complicated, as they must
BYOD or “Bring Your Own Device” received a lot of popularity in the last decade. Basically, it’s a policy that allows employees to bring their own phones to work and use them for work-related activities – an important ability in
Looking to pick up more clients for your security guard company? Finding the right places to advertise your business should be a top priority – and it can be more complicated than just taking out an ad in the Yellow
Guard managers need to be more selective than ever before in a market where industry demands and available applicants don’t always match up. An attitude of “hiring whoever is next in line” won’t work with today’s security needs and new
Meeting and winning high-level clients and large company clients are important end goals for security guard companies. However, these types of clients can be particularly demanding. They often have experience with security firms, and they only want the best. To
The global private security industry is worth $7 billion a year, yet it remains largely unregulated. The role the security personnel play in people’s lives can’t be overemphasized since they outnumber sworn police officers. It was the threat of terrorism
One of the most significant effects of the information age has been the rise of specialization and outsourcing. Before the ubiquity of the world wide web, a merchant had to do everything there is to do within their given field
There are over a million people working in the security industry today. While only a fraction of those are in the private executive security sector, it’s still a fiercely competitive market. However, if you’re not actively working to get new clients, your
