In Remembering 9/11…
The devastating attacks of 9/11 are a moment in time that every American will always remember. The Fallston Group joins America in remembering and honoring the innocent lives taken from us that day, the brave souls of rescuers and responders, and the courageous men and women who continue to protect our nation from outside threat. Although we can only plan for so much, it is important that business owners recognize the possibility of crisis at any moment. The Fallston Group offers the following steps in building and implementing your workplace violence policies.
Sexual Harassment: Reducing Risk
In order to avoid the severe consequences of sexual harassment reports, prevent legal exposure, and protect managers and subordinates, the Fallston Group offers employers suggestions for reducing risk of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Distracted Teen Drivers: Lessons for Safety
80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes are due to driver distraction. Drivers under the age of 20 represent the largest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes. Take the time to help your teenager understand the seriousness of staying attentive on the road.
Safety Tips for College Students
College students: familiarize yourself with these safety tips as you head off to school.
School and University Safety
“Providing a safe place to live, work, and raise a family is the first order of leadership,” says Rob Weinhold, Principal of the Fallston Group. Students work and sometimes live at school; therefore, school leaders must keep student safety as their first priority. A social media crisis management plan is one way that school and university leaders implement to help promote the safety of their students.
The Traveler’s Safety Guide
If you are traveling unaccompanied, you must take extra precaution. Make sure you are ultimately prepared by remembering these ten travel safety tips.
Did He Cross the Line, Hon
How quickly can a seemingly non-violent protest become a threat to public safety and personal property? Recent controversy revolving around Baltimore’s iconic, Café Hon, has made it more apparent how easily that line can be toed. Café Hon owner Denise Whiting’s decision to trademark the word ‘Hon’ to protect her business and brand, caused an uproar when some felt trademarking the word was capitalizing on a Baltimore tradition—as well as trying to create proprietary rights around the city’s colloquialisms. The debate over ‘hon’ took a more serious turn during Honfest—a summer festival and local tradition run by the Café. Steve Akers, a fervent protestor of the brand, allegedly opted for a more aggressive approach—harassing and scaring patrons by shouting slogans into the crowded Café Hon during the festival. Other allegations against Akers include trespassing into Whiting’s businesses, harassing employees, and cyber-bullying. The sharing of strong opposing opinions always can become heated, and as the ‘Hon’ controversy illustrates, in these situations it is not always clear where to draw the line. How far is too far? That question is now in the hands of a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge who has already made a first move to impose a temporary restraining order. We’ll keep you posted.
