Workplace Violence Statistics 2025: Why States are Requiring Businesses to Have Panic Button Systems
In 2025, workplace violence has escalated into a nationwide crisis, pressing states to take decisive action. New statistics reveal: 4.3 serious workplace violence injuries per 10,000 workers, an alarming surge from previous years (AFL-CIO). Over 2 million Americans experience workplace violence annually (Coolest Gadgets). Healthcare workers face violence at 5x the rate of other […]
Read MoreWhen De-escalation Isn’t Enough: Why TeamAlert Is Your Ultimate Workplace Safety Backup
Workplace violence is a growing concern across all sectors, from schools and clinics to local government offices and retail shops. While many organizations emphasize the importance of de-escalation techniques, these strategies don’t always work in isolation. Sometimes, a well-intentioned effort to calm a heated situation can unexpectedly escalate, leaving employees vulnerable and unsupported. This is […]
Read MoreBeyond De-escalation Training: Why the Best Workplace Safety Programs Include Technology
De-escalation training is an important first step for a workplace safety program, but a company also must consider technology that can enhance their plan.
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De-escalation in the Workplace: Why Every Employee Needs These Conflict Management Skills
If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’ve probably witnessed a workplace conflict that could have been avoided. An overheard complaint about a colleague that turned into office drama. A denied vacation request causing an overworked employee to snap. A salary transparency conversation that goes sideways. With proper management – and de-escalation techniques – these […]
Read MoreLone Worker Devices: Complete Buyer’s Guide for Hotels, Retail, and Healthcare
Choosing the right lone worker device for your business is crucial for both lone worker safety and regulatory compliance. With new workplace violence prevention rules requiring businesses to provide panic buttons and safety devices to employees, finding the right technology is key to protecting your workforce and avoiding costly violations. If you’re a hotel safety […]
Read MoreLone Worker Safety Solutions: Complete Guide to Employee Safety for Isolated Workers
Working alone shouldn’t mean working without protection. Every day, millions of lone workers across hotels, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and other industries face unique risks that require specialized lone worker safety solutions. Whether it’s a hotel housekeeper cleaning guest rooms, a retail employee opening the store at 5 AM, or a home healthcare worker […]
Read MoreWorkplace Violence Prevention Regulations and Requirements: State-by-State Guide for 2025
Workplace safety regulations are changing. In the last few years, more states have passed workplace violence prevention laws. Many businesses are now required to provide panic buttons, safety devices, and formal workplace violence prevention plans to support employees who work in high risk environments. States like New York, California, and Washington have already passed laws […]
Read MoreThe Complete 911 Panic Button Buyer’s Guide: Find the Right Emergency System for Your Business
When Sarah, a mental health counselor, faced an escalating client situation, her discreet 911 panic button instantly connected her to nearby colleagues, clinic security, and emergency services. Within seconds, Sarah got the support she needed to safely de-escalate the situation. Sarah’s clinic invested in a modern, cloud-based panic button system that provided the instant, reliable […]
Read MoreWhy Every Office Needs a Modern Panic Button System
Keeping your workplace safe should be a top priority, and having a reliable panic button system can make all the difference in an emergency. But let’s be real—old-school panic buttons don’t always cut it. They can be slow, unreliable, and limited in functionality. And the need for workplace safety has never been greater. According to […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Workforce During Extreme Weather in 2025: A Complete Guide to Emergency Communication Systems
Every year, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. In 2024, there were 27 extreme weather disasters resulting in at least $1 billion in damages in the United States – the second highest record after the 28 billion-dollar disasters in 2023. And in 2023, the average number of days between billion-dollar events was […]
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