Ten years ago, I spoke at a national meeting of sales teams and executives. This was my last formal presentation to a company that I helped grow over the previous 27 years. The speech I gave was about kaleidoscopes and their relevance to business and leadership.

The virtual experience, branded GSX+, replaced the annual Global Security Exchange (GSX) event that was due to take place the same week in Atlanta.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship — a program developed  by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce.

PSA is focused on philanthropic giving, volunteerism and employee wellness, as well as developing the next generation of leaders in the industry.

ScanSource Inc., a provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the creation of its comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) program, and the appointment of Ken Peterson, senior director of human resources, to the additional role of chief diversity officer. 

For avid news-watchers like myself, the COVID-19 health issue has provided so many opportunities to learn how the world is altering these days.

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company in North America, is celebrating Women’s History Month, which commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

It would be hard to find a topic more pressing across the entire security industry than the current workforce shortage. From manufacturers to security integrators, the issue of finding and keeping great employees is among the top concerns of nearly everyone.

The plea is the same for every skilled trade industry: “We need qualified workers.” And it’s been going on for a while. It’s not just in the security industry; this is true for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and construction workers.

When I started out in the security industry, I had the good fortune of being hired and subsequently mentored by SDM’s chief editor at the time, Susan Whitehurst.