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Is Skyrocketing Stress the Next Resilience Threat?

DRI Drive

It’s no surprise that the past few years have been taxing for the global workforce. But according to the latest Gallup polls, those stress levels aren’t going down anytime soon – and it could take a major toll on companies’ resilience capabilities. The annual Gallup State of the Global Workplace surveyed thousands of employees in […] The post Is Skyrocketing Stress the Next Resilience Threat?

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Emergency Management’s Use of Social Media’

Disaster Zone

What are you doing with technology in general and social media in particular?

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NFPA General Session Spotlights Embracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Safety

National Fire Protection Association

In an inspiring speech at the General Session of the annual NFPA Conference and Expo® in Las Vegas, NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauley called for embracing digital transformation and evolving safety measures to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Speaking to a diverse audience from all 50 states and more than 60 countries, Pauley discussed the profound impact of digital transformation on everyday activities and emphasized the necessity of adapting to these changes to create value

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Exploring Careers in Business Continuity

BryghtPath

Business continuity professionals play an integral role in safeguarding an organization’s functionality during unforeseen crises. These experts interact with individuals from various ranks within an organization, including CEOs, IT professionals, and others, ensuring that contingency plans are prepared and properly executed during emergencies.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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How Should the U.S. Government Buy AI Tools?

The Rand Blog

The need for AI-readiness in federal procurement will continue to grow with the capabilities of AI tools. There are concrete steps the government could take to ensure all development and implementation of AI-related laws, regulations, and executive branch policies include appropriate considerations.

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A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Part II – Be Vigilant When You Work in These Locations

National Fire Protection Association

Investigating several aspects of electrical fatalities can help employers move toward further decreasing them. The first thing being investigated in this series is where these fatalities occur. It is common for all employees to interact with electrical equipment during their workday, but it should be uncommon for an employee to be exposed to electrical hazards.

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Unlocking effective emergency response

everbridge

The duty to care for employees and protect them from undue risk has never been more important. Each year, the U.S. experiences an estimated 240 million calls made to 9-1-1. Because of this, lawmakers have enacted federal regulations like Kari’s Law and the RAY BAUM’s Act. These legislations help ensure certain protections are provided during emergency situations.

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The Difference Between Equity and Inclusion

Disaster Zone

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World Refugee Day

Advancing Analytics

What is World Refugee Day? Every year on June 20th, the world comes together to recognise World Refugee Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of refugees worldwide and honouring their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Being within data it is important for us to understand the global refugee crisis and use our skills to help improve the lives of those affected.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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F1 Relies on Data and Wins with Pure

Pure Storage

F1 Relies on Data and Wins with Pure by Pure Storage Blog To the millions who tune in, Formula One might look effortless. Far from it. (Just ask the fan who got behind the wheel of an F1 car and couldn’t work the brakes.) In reality, it’s one of the most operationally complex sports in the world. From the packed schedule and precision engineering to the millions of data points that determine, well, everything , there’s little margin for error.

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The World of the Fire Protection Handbook Comes to the NFPA Conference & Expo

National Fire Protection Association

As you may have heard, NFPA has released the 21st edition of its flagship publication, the Fire Protection Handbook (FPH). It’s been 15 years since NFPA has released a new edition and the response has been positively overwhelming. Dubbed the most comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide for fire and life safety students and professionals, the guide features content reflecting the very latest fire protection and fire safety information, research and data, emerging technologies, and safety practices.

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Embracing Juneteenth: A Journey Towards Inclusion by Roshan Kindred

PagerDuty

As the Chief Diversity Officer of PagerDuty, I have the privilege of leading our organization’s efforts to cultivate a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity. On Monday, June 19th, PagerDuty continued its tradition as an early trailblazer to observe Juneteenth as a company holiday. For those who may not be familiar with the significance of Juneteenth, it is an American holiday to remember the triumphs and struggles that were fought to end slavery in Texas in 1865.

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Electrical Safety an Important Focus at NFPA Conference & Expo

National Fire Protection Association

For professionals who use the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, on a regular basis, you know the importance both play when it comes to the installation of safe electrical systems and the safety of workers. But did you know that NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, also plays a key role in creating a safe working environment?

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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The Power of Verti-parquet & DirectLake in Fabric

Advancing Analytics

In the data engineering field these are two pain points at the core of our work. We must ensure that large datasets are compressed efficiently to save storage space and reduce costs, but we also need to maintain strong query performance. This can often be a hard balance to achieve and is a constant fight between storage and compute. We’ve all been there!

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ESS Presentations at NFPA C&E Address a Wide Range of Issues, Including the Hazards They Present and Tactical Approaches for Mitigation

National Fire Protection Association

With the growing prevalence of energy storage systems (ESS), fire departments have responded to an increasing number of associated incidents, presenting new challenges for firefighters. At Responding to Residential ESS Incidents: Tactical Considerations, an educational session on Monday morning at the NFPA Conference & Expo (C&E), Sean DeCrane, IAFF Health and Safety Operational Services; Adam Barowy, UL Solutions; and Alex Schraiber, UL Solutions, provided an overview of two research projects t

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U.S. Civilian Fire Death Rates Present Concerning Trends

National Fire Protection Association

The United States has made remarkable progress in fire safety since 1980, witnessing a decrease in both fires and fire-related deaths. This positive trend can be attributed to various factors, including improved building codes, enhanced fire suppression systems, increased awareness, and better fire prevention strategies. To gain deeper insights into recent trends, NFPA® recently released the report Fire Loss in the United States During 2021, which highlights fire incidents and deaths in recent y

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Addressing the Wildfire Crisis at NFPA Conference & Expo

National Fire Protection Association

The threat of wildfire in the U.S. and around the world is becoming increasingly prevalent and dangerous, posing greater risks to people and property. NFPA® works with organizations everywhere to raise awareness about the ways to reduce the risk of wildfire hazards. At this year’s Conference & Expo there are several great sessions that delve into wildfire issues including the relationship between wildfire and building codes, public education, testing and research, evacuation planning, community

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha