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Anwar Y. Dunbar is a Regulatory Scientist. Being a naturally curious person, he is also a student of all things. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Prior to starting the Big Words Blog Site, Anwar published and contributed to numerous research articles in competitive scientific journals reporting on his research from graduate school and postdoctoral years. After falling in love with writing, he contributed to the now defunct Examiner.com, and the Edvocate where he regularly wrote about: Education-related stories/topics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Financial Literacy; as well as conducted interviews with notable individuals such as actor and author Hill Harper. Having many influences, one of his most notable heroes is author, intellectual and speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, author of books including Outliers and David and Goliath. Anwar has his hands in many, many activities. In addition to writing, Anwar actively mentors youth, works to spread awareness of STEM careers, serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium, serves as Treasurer for the JCSU Washington, DC Alumni Chapter, and is active in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Ministry at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. He also tutors in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics. Along with his multi-talented older brother Amahl Dunbar (designer of the Big Words logos, inventor and a plethora of other things), Anwar is a “Fanboy” and really enjoys Science-Fiction and Superhero movies including but not restricted to Captain America Civil War, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Prometheus. He is a proud native of Buffalo, NY.

How Does Light Impact Productivity Levels?

Two key focuses of my blog are Organizational and Management Discussions and Technology. When you’re running an organization and are in management, a huge consideration is how to create the optimal workspace to get the most productivity out of your staff. It turns out that light has a lot to do with this. The following contributed post is entitled, How Does Light Impact Productivity Levels?

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Many business owners do not consider the lighting in their offices; they simply go for the cheapest solution they can find in order to keep their costs down. However, this could be costing you money, as poor lighting can have an extremely detrimental impact. In fact, did you know that 68 per cent of employees complain about the lighting situation in their office? With that being said, read on to discover more about the issue and why LED office lighting is a must.

Light and productivity in the office
First, let’s take a look at how lighting has an impact on productivity. It is believed that poor lighting accounts for a two per cent loss in productivity per year. This may not sound like a lot, but that is two per cent for each worker! Moreover, 24 per cent of office workers have stated that discomfort and eyestrain has caused a loss of work. When the lighting is poor, it puts unnecessary strain on the eyes, which is only made worse when workers spend all day looking at a computer screen. Their eyes become irritable and they experience discomfort, which means they cannot work as efficiently. Some people need to take themselves away from the environment so that their eyes go back to normal.

This is why you would be wise to consider investing in LED lighting for your offices. There are many benefits associated with going down this route. One of the main reasons they are ideal for the workplace is because they do not contain any toxic elements, and a lower amount of energy consumption is used as well. Not only does this ensure a better working environment, but also you don’t have to worry about your utility bills going up either. In fact, you are more likely to save, as these bulbs are much more energy-efficient. All in all, you will be shocked by how much of a difference LED office lighting can have on productivity levels.

Light and productivity in an industrial setting
Choosing lighting solutions with care is not only important when it comes to an office setting, but it makes a massive difference in warehouses and in a commercial setting as well. If you speak with experienced manufacturer engineering consultants, they will tell you that lighting plays a massive role when creating a manufacturing center for any client. Not only does it make a massive difference in terms of productivity, but it is imperative when it comes to safety as well.

If you do not have the correct lighting within an industrial setting, you could easily end up creating an environment whereby people cannot do their work properly. This presents massive dangers when using heavy machinery, which need to have the perfect setting. You cannot afford to cut corners or take any sort of risk.

So there you have it: an insight into lighting and the important role that it plays in any sort of commercial setting. This should never be ignored at any business!

An Introduction To Cladding

A key focus of my blog is Technology. Not everyone is familiar with cladding though it is a key aspect of constructing and optimizing buildings and building usage. The following contributed post is entitled, An Introduction To Cladding.

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Cladding does not form an integral part of the building, but covers it, shielding it from the elements and from heat loss. It also provides a range of other benefits, such as protecting the fabric of the building from damage, offering additional security and aesthetic appeal.

What Is Cladding?
It is first worth explaining the wider term that you’ll often see in the same context – the ‘building envelope’. Simply put, the building envelope encompasses all the elements that go to make up the physical separator between the internals of any building and the exterior. That might include the floor and roof, the walls and the doors, along with any roof lights or roof windows that might be fitted to the property in question. The building envelope is what helps to preserve a controlled interior environment that protects the building, its occupants and any activity that takes place within from what’s outside. That might primarily be the weather in the majority of cases, but could also include noise pollution. It is additionally expected to provide thermal insulation and control heat loss from the building, and even protect against fire, whether from spreading from in the building or from entering the building if the fire is outside its walls.

Cladding can be one important element of the building envelope. Whether incorporated into the original design of the building or added later as part of a refurbishment, rain shield composite panels involve applying an additional layer to the outside of the building. It’s not part of the structure in the same way as bricks and mortar or timber may be, but it’s a skin which helps to offer a further degree of weather resistance and thermal insulation. Cladding can also add to the aesthetic appearance of the building.

The Benefits Of Cladding
So having given a broad outline, what advantages does cladding offer to a building? Whether you are a business owner or a homeowner, you’ll know that there’s pressure on us all to reduce our energy consumption for environmental reasons. With energy prices rising all the time, we understand that’s to our benefit from a cost point of view too. The Carbon Trust’s research has shown that up to 60% of the energy used to heat a typical office is lost through the fabric of the building. Around 22% alone escapes through the roof and 9% through the walls. Cladding provides a degree of insulation that can prevent those losses, and therefore, reduce a business’ spend on the costs of heating its premises.

Wall cladding also plays an important role in preserving the fabric of the building. While it doesn’t strictly add to the structural integrity and therefore, the stability of the construction, it can prolong its lifespan in a number of ways. From directing rainwater away, so it does not infiltrate and damage the building’s structure to forming protection against the spread of fire, cladding can ensure your home or business premises need less maintenance on an ongoing basis and will survive longer than without it. By adding a level of soundproofing, it also protects privacy internally and reduces external noise pollution. And finally, it can be used to create an external façade that is more attractive or blends in better with its surroundings than that of the structure itself.

Making Sure Your Business Aligns With Your Morals

Two key focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. When most people think about business, they think solely about making money and generating profit. A little-known secret is that if your business doesn’t align with your morals and personal mission, it will likely be hard to work in every day. The following contributed post is entitled, Making Sure Your Business Aligns With Your Morals.

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If you’re a business owner, and you want to be sure that the company you’re running is just as good as the morals you hold dear in your heart, it might be time to take a step back and look things over. After all, it’s easy to lose your way when you’re trying to be successful in the working world, and fitting yourself into the corporate machine can shave off any and all ethical practices you love to live by. However, it’s not impossible to turn things around, and make sure your company is more ethical, down to earth, and friendlier than ever.

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Always Hire Like Minds

During the interview process, be on the lookout for people who sound like you. People you know you can see a lot of good in, and people who sound like their hearts and minds are in the right place. Because this makes them a like mind.

A like mind is going to hold the same values as you do: open communication, collaboration, putting others first, etc. And because of this, they’re going to share the same morals, and promote them during their work. You’re going to have a much more productive working environment because of this, and it’s important to always encourage new and old hires alike to share in these qualities.

Stay Aware of Biases

Everyone has some bias they’re working through in their life, and often, it’s because of the way we’ve been raised. Some people may discriminate against someone based on a variety of factors, and in the workplace, both a person’s gender and their skin color are most commonly brought up as biased factors at tribunals.

So it’s important to examine your biases, especially the ones you’ve gained via your working experience. Once you have, you can really open up the floor to skilled workers from all over the world, regardless of who they are. Take an example from this piece on Christianity and Political Parties; always look for the good in people, and never be ruthless in trying to achieve success.

Get Stuck in Yourself

If you’re looking to keep your business in line with your morals as a person, it’s important to lead by example. Learn by doing, show your employees the ropes, and never let your team go out there alone. Make sure you’re at the helm of your operations, getting stuck into the work the same as everyone else, and try not to let anyone on your team feel less than.

When you create an environment of cohesion like this, you ensure you never come across as a hypocrite, especially in such an important and diverse situation. Not to mention, if you like to know that things have been done properly, you’ll always be there to oversee the directions your employees take!

Your business should align with your morals, and it’s easier to ensure this than you may think. Encourage your employees, look for similar people, and be a real leader.

5 Masterful Marketing Tips For Generating Local Leads

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. Most will argue that the most important part of business is not the the actual idea or service, but instead the marketing. Many entrepreneurs don’t focus on this aspect enough. The following contributed post is entitled, 5 Masterful Marketing Tips For Generating Local Leads.

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We are living in a digital age, and many companies now focus their attention on trying to reach a wider audience. However, stretching your nets further afield isn’t the only way to increase leads and sales. Learning to maximize conversions from your local demographic can be equally beneficial.

It’s easy to forget about the value of the customers on your doorstep. Here’s how to get more out of them.

1) Focus On Local SEO

The only thing better than reaching out to clients is to have them reach out to you. Even before COVID-19, a growing number of Google searches were focused on local businesses. The popularity of “near me” searches underlines the need for you to place added emphasis on local SEO. Targeting geographic search terms is essential, but you must also consider the growth of voice searches. Finally, a strong Google My Business listing will send local visibility through the roof. Traffic will soar.

2) Use Offline Marketing

Digital marketing trends are an ideal way to grow an audience and increase interest levels. However, offline marketing has a key role to play too. Many businesses rightly worry about the proposed costs. Direct mail advertising that targets local leads that have a genuine possibility of conversion can solve this issue. The healthy leads and contacts can subsequently point them towards the sales funnel. This is where personalized interactions can take success to the next level as selling practices can be tailored to them.

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3) Support The Community

Consumers don’t only judge companies based on their products. Brand image is an increasingly important feature for a socially-conscious generation. Therefore, you must do your bit for the local environment as well as the economy. Improved waste management should sit at the top of your agenda. Meanwhile, going green and supporting community causes will serve you well too. When potential leads can relate to the company and its brand message, they will be more likely to complete a purchase.

4) Be Accessible

While this step isn’t limited to local marketing, it has a telling impact on local audiences. Multichannel marketing can ignite interest in the business and its products. Sadly, it counts for very little if the leads cannot get hold of the sales staff. Social media channels can become a great portal for responding to questions. Meanwhile, call redirecting services facilitate great customer care even when you cannot afford to hire a team of agents. All contact details and information relating to your business opening hours should be clearly stated on your site too.

5) Join Forces

It’s very easy to fall into the trap of thinking gall other local businesses are your competition. But they’re not. For example, if you’ve started a PT business, it may be possible to work together with a local health food store. Your joint marketing efforts can double the visibility and professionalism. Crucially, you can share an audience without negatively impacting the sales of your partner. Marketing isn’t the only area where you can join forces. Joint orders on business services can also work wonders.

6. Use local social media groups

In addition to using email marketing to target local customers, you can also use various local media social platforms. This is where a company joins local social media groups to access in-depth information regarding their customers’ wants and desires. It also allows you to target the right customers for your products. If you want to reach a specific niche, you can do so through local social media accounts such as Facebook, or a WhatsApp group.

One reason why you should use social media to master marketing is that it can help you create a positive brand image. Besides, it can increase your brand’s awareness since today’s generation relies heavily on social media information. And the best thing about it is that you can use different channels to target customers based on your marketing goal. For instance, to increase brand awareness, you can use accounts such as Facebook, while those that want to generate leads that can result in sales should consider LinkedIn. It would be best to also look out for what channels your competitors use to select one that suits your business.

Moving Business Buildings

Three focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money, Business/Entrepreneurship and Organizational and Management Discussions. Many businesses have to move locations at some point. A major key to doing so, is executing it so that operations don’t stop and profits aren’t lost. The following sponsored post is entitled, Moving Business Buildings.

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If you own a business, you may find that you are rather busy. There are issues that need your attention and things that must be taken care of. If your business is successful, you should regularly update or even consider getting a new office if need be. This can help many aspects of your company. Employees will love having an updated space to work in, and if you are looking to move you will want to try and stay local to keep your old clients. Here are a few things to look for in a new building.

Location

The location of a new building is important for the continuing success of your company. If you have outgrown your current building, then you are using a successful plan. Try to not deviate from it. If your location affects your customers or cost in a negative way, it may not be the right move for you. You want to choose a progressive path and not one that will hurt your company.

Space

If your previous building was small, look for something that is big enough now but has room to grow into. Keep in mind that your growth will be happening even as you move. When you have the extra space, you want to use it and fill it. You can get more office equipment Jackson MI, or you could make a storage room or nice break room if possible. Get the most use out of all the space as you possibly can.

Tech

When deciding whether or not to move office buildings, you need to consider your company’s technology. It can be a lot of work to move all of your equipment and reinstall it, and you’ll need to make sure you have the right infrastructure in place for it too. IT support services can help make your move a smooth one, making sure everything is set up correctly in your new location. Remember to factor in these costs as you make your decision.

Price

Have a budget when looking for new buildings. Do not go over the budget to sacrifice things that have made you successful as a company. You want to be able to have the building as a blessing and not a curse. If the building costs too much, it can cut into your profits and slow down growth.

Needing to expand as a business is a good problem to have. Be mindful to keep the same traits that made your company successful though, no matter what building you are in.

3 Tips for Raising Your Credit Score

A key focus of my blog is Financial Literacy/Money. While your credit score isn’t necessarily the be all and end all for your personal financial health depending upon your own unique circumstances, it’s definitely better to have a good score versus a bad score. If you have a lower credit score and want to raise it, it’s absolutely doable. The following sponsored post is entitled, 3 Tips for Raising Your Credit Score.

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Your credit score is important as this number is often what qualifies you for the loans you need to make big purchases. Unfortunately, many people have subpar credit score due to having too much debt. It is never too late to work on improving your credit score so if you use these three tips, you can boost your score so you can qualify for large loans in the future.

Pay Off Debt

Paying off debt is the simplest way to improve your credit score but it can be difficult to do when you live paycheck to paycheck. Start by tracking your monthly expenses and creating a budget. Then make sure you have paid all of your bills and place any extra money you have on your lowest credit card bill. Paying more than the minimum payment will help you pay off the card more quickly.

Keep Lines of Credit Upon

One of the biggest factors for your credit score is the ratio of debt to available credit. The higher this ratio is, the lower your credit score will be. For this reason, it is a good idea to keep lines of credit open even after you have paid them off. Your credit score will increase as debt goes down and you have more available credit for each of your cards.

Monitor Your Accounts for Fraudulent Charges

While most credit card companies catch large fraudulent charges to your account, they may not notice small charges that add up over time. If you aren’t monitoring your accounts, you may find yourself paying for these charges without realizing it. Make it a habit to check each of your accounts regularly so you can initiate a charge review if you have any fraudulent charges.

Improving your credit is a lengthy process but it can be done. Use these three tips to get started.

4 Ideas To Improve Waste Management For Your Company

Two key focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. When running a company or a business, one of your critical jobs in addition to selling your product or service is managing waste. In doing so you’re managing costs, which ultimately impact your profits and revenues. The following contributed post is entitled, 4 Ideas To Improve Waste Management For Your Company.

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Waste management is important for businesses for many reasons; firstly, waste equals loss of revenue, and secondly, waste compromises sustainability goals. Besides this, wasted time means loss of productivity and workplace morale. To improve waste management within your organization, these four ideas will support your progress.

1. Adopt Lean Principles

To produce less waste, companies need to adopt a strategic approach based around lean principles. Lean principles have the end goal of reducing waste by improving production processes. Lean focuses on reducing waste in seven different areas, including motion, inventory, defects, overproduction, transportation, and overprocessing.

Several different lean software packages can help businesses to reduce waste; one of the leading platforms is Pipefly. With this lean management platform, you’ll support your company to reduce errors, decrease lead time, and improve efficiency. Pipefly can support users to adhere to lean principles, beginning with ‘identifying value.’

Lean philosophy is all about using less resources while offering more value. Using Pipe Fly, you can map your value stream, create flow, establish pull, and work on continuous improvement. With all these important areas covered, you’ll greatly improve your waste management!

2. Improved Recycling Practices

To improve your waste management, it’s crucial to put highly effective recycling practices in place. When you are choosing supplies and resources, choose those that are easily recyclable and biodegradable. Materials such as plastics and cardboard are fairly simple to recycle. For materials such as e-waste or metals, you’ll need to hire specific companies and ensure that you adhere to the correct waste disposal regulations. Norstar is a great company for all your metal recycling needs; the service includes free pick up and focuses on sustainability initiatives.

3. Motivate Your Staff

Simple but true, to improve your waste management, you’ve got to motivate your staff. Create a waste reduction plan, write up new recycling policies, and train your team. It can be helpful to set goals together; having something to aim for will serve to motivate you. What’s more, creating goals as a team can improve employee satisfaction and create a stronger company culture. Once you reach your goals, it’s time to set new ones, keep going until you’ve eliminated waste from all areas of your business! To help you set goals for your business, try using apps such as ‘Goals On Track’ or ‘Habit Tracker’.

4. Vet Your Suppliers

When you’re looking to reduce waste, it’s good to vet your suppliers and see if improvements can be made. Waste includes wasted money and time as well as resources. Due to this, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting top quality items at a great price. To find the right suppliers, it can be useful to use a supplier information management database. A SIM database allows you to search for suppliers based on specific credentials, (including sustainability initiatives). Now more than ever, companies must prioritize sustainability across all areas of their business operations. With less waste, you’ll boost your profits and provide more value to your customers.

Taking Care of Yourself Under Stress

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“Stress can make it hard to focus and take our enjoyment out of life. It can make it hard to work. It can affect your relationships and even your health.”

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A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. Anyone who has battled stress knows that it’s a killer in terms of your personal health. There can be a number of potential negative outcomes when it comes to stress and thus it’s important to know how to manage it. The following contributed post is entitled, Taking Care of Yourself Under Stress.

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We all struggle with stress at one time or another. It can range from mild worry to stress that takes over our every waking thought and exhibits physical symptoms. Stress can make it hard to focus and take our enjoyment out of life. It can make it hard to work. It can affect your relationships and even your health.

Stress often comes and goes. When we’ve got a lot on at work, are busy in our personal lives or trying to cope with a global pandemic, we feel stressed out, but it doesn’t always last. As soon as things calm down, and we feel more in control, our stress levels start to relax. But this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, we’re dealing with a situation that drags on and on or seems to take over our lives completely. Perhaps living through illness or facing a case that means you need help from an Immigration Law Firm, or, a combination of things piling up, causing you to feel suffocated by your stress.

When you’re stressed out, it becomes hard to look after yourself. You might feel as though you don’t have the energy, or the interest, to practice self-care or even the most basic of personal care. But it’s important that you do. Fail to take care of yourself, and things will only get worse. Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do to make self-care easier when you are dealing with immense stress.

Write Some Lists

Stress often makes it hard to organize your thoughts. You might be stressed out because you’ve got so much to do but feel as though you just don’t know what to do first, and the idea of adding something as small as exercising, or food shopping to your mounting to-do list can be unbearable.

Lists can help. Lists make it easier to prioritize and to manage your time. They also help things look smaller. When your tasks are written out, and you can cross things off, they might not seem so insurmountable.

If they do, write smaller lists. Focus on the things that you need to do today, writing short, easy to action lists, and worry about the rest later on.

Get Help

There’s typically more help available than you think, it’s just hard to see it when you are stressed out and tired. Ask for help from your family, friends and employer, and search online for any specific help or advice that you may need. It could be that speaking to a therapist and doing talking therapy can really help you, or maybe you need something more specific, such as a criminal defense expert, to help you out of the stressful situation you’re in. Ultimately, asking for help and seeking assistance could be exactly what you need to turn things around.

Focus on One Thing at a Time

If you are stressed out because you have so much to do, stop and take a step back. Focus on one task at a time, and don’t let yourself think about anything else until you are done.

Accept Feelings as they Come

Stress can cause feelings of anxiety, worry, sadness and anger. And there’s very little that you can do about it. Accept these emotions as they come, instead of trying to ignore them.

Let Yourself Laugh

Laughter is a powerful medicine and will often reduce stress and ease worry. Spend time doing things that you enjoy, with people that make you smile, and you may soon start to feel more at peace.

How Can I Make my Tacoma Seats More Comfortable?

Two focuses of my blog are Health/Wellness and Technology. Automobiles are technologies that most of use every day, which themselves incorporate numerous technologies. While automobiles’ critical systems include the power train, suspension, breaks and exhaust, the comfort of the driver is also critical the use of your vehicle. The following guest post is entitled, How Can I Make my Tacoma Seats More Comfortable?

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If you feel like your Toyota Tacoma seats are a bit rough, it can be frustrating, especially if you’re the type who regularly goes on long drives. Having uncomfortable seats can put a damper on a supposedly fun road trip and make a simple business drive more tedious. Find out how you can make the chairs in your Toyota Tacoma more comfortable and bump-free.

What Are the Common Seat Issues Concerning the Toyota Tacoma

As with any vehicle, it’s inevitable to come across specific issues. Depending on the year, there are common issues that Tacoma owners complain about with regards to seat comfortability. These include the following:

• Front seats are cramped and too close to the floor
• Floors are too high, so there’s no way to lower and raise seats
• Little headroom for tall drivers
• The car seats don’t have lumbar support
• Original Tacoma seat covers are a little less sophisticated and a bit uncomfortable

Given these concerns, there are several ways of addressing them. If the only issue you have is about the Tacoma seat covers being less elegant and comfortable, you can always have your seats refitted with customized seat covers made from leather, neoprene, or other types of luxury fabric.

However, when it comes to space problems, the solution might need a little more effort as these may require DIY repairs, upholstery of seats, and the like.

How Can I Fix My Toyota Tacoma’s Seat Height

The most common problem for older Toyota Tacoma models is the non-adjustable height of the front seats. Since the front cab’s floors are too high, so is the seat level, making the ride uncomfortable for both drivers and passengers, especially during long drives.

Fortunately, there are many ways to modify the Tacoma’s seats. You can re-adjust the height of the chairs on the front seat. If that doesn’t work, you can find scrap car seats with lumbar support and install them in your Tacoma. If you want something more manageable, you can also have custom seats built based on your taste and preferences.

On the other hand, owners of the Toyota Tacoma 2020 model do not need to worry about these concerns. The latest model now comes with electrically adjustable power seats that can significantly improve driver and passenger comfort.

How Can I Avoid Comfort Issues With My Car

The most important thing to do when purchasing a car is to consider comfort, especially if you’re more prone to take long drives. If you’re planning on buying a Toyota Tacoma, consider what other owners are saying before taking on this monumental, long-term commitment.

Ways to Provide a Safe Work Environment

Three key focuses of my blog are Career Discussions, Organizational and Management Discussions and Workplace Discussions. There’s a lot more that goes into an ideal workplace besides working in an industry that’s cutting edge in a swanky location like Silicon Valley. Workplace safety is also huge and not often considered. The following sponsored post is entitled, Ways to Provide a Safe Work Environment.

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Managing a large building is no small feat; there are tons of things you must think about on a daily basis to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. One of the most important aspects of maintaining a great work environment is making sure your building is a safe place for employees and visitors. Check out this article for some tips for how to ensure this.

Hire a Safety Team

A safety team can consist of just a few security guards who keep an eye out for trouble, or a large group of well-trained officers who maintain vigilance at all hours. When developing your safety team, determine whether you think your building would benefit from an armed officer Rockford IL or if you just need a general security presence. While there’s always a chance for danger, does your specific building run the risk of violent crime or are you more concerned about preventing petty theft? Figure out your specific needs and go from there.

Install a Surveillance System

Every building can benefit from having a surveillance system. With video cameras throughout the premises, you and your safety team can monitor everything and have a record of any issue that presents itself. This can help thwart potential threats, solve crimes, and even protect you and your staff from accusations of wrongdoing. Make sure you install a trustworthy security system and perform routine tests to ensure it’s working properly.

Maintain Open Communication

Another excellent means of providing a safe work environment is through maintaining a good channel for communication. Regularly check in with your employees and managers to make sure everyone feels safe, and let them know it’s their duty to report to you if anything is amiss. What better way to make sure people feel safe than by responding to their concerns?

It’s important that your building is safe; to ensure this is true, you can hire security officers, install a surveillance system, and talk with your staff often about any concerns.