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Book

Nov 28, 2024

My new book is now available for pre-order I am delighted to announce that my new book, “Personal Threat Management: The Practitioner’s Guide to Keeping Clients Safer,” is now available for pre-order via Amazon and distributors. Public figures ... Continue reading

Workplace

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

Risk assessment

Sep 17, 2024

How to Stay Safe Walking Home in the Dark: Tips for Awareness and Preparation You may have noticed it is getting darker earlier, and before long, it may be dark before you even leave work. Some people will begin to feel less safe as ... 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

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

Stalking

Nov 12, 2021

What is the difference between Harassment and Stalking? What is the difference between Harassment and Stalking? Continue reading

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