Workplace Compliance, Security & Safety Articles

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4 strategies for optimizing your occupancy to create a thriving workplace experience

4 strategies for optimizing your occupancy to create a thriving workplace experience

Here are four essential strategies you should use to ensure the accuracy and actionability of your workplace data.

What’s an emergency notification plan, and why do you need one?

What’s an emergency notification plan, and why do you need one?

In this blog post, we explore the importance of an emergency notification plan, including potential risks, tips, and more!

Why you need an emergency preparedness plan

Why you need an emergency preparedness plan

In the post, we break down why every workplace needs an emergency preparedness plan and how modern tools and strategies can protect your business from unexpected onsite incidents.

ITAR compliance updates: Recent changes and new regulations

ITAR compliance updates: Recent changes and new regulations

In this blog post, we go over recent changes and updates made to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

How to secure your business with powerful digital security

How to secure your business with powerful digital security

Cyber attacks don’t take breaks, so your digital security shouldn’t either. Learn how to protect your business by building a powerful digital security set-up.

10 workplace security tips to protect employees

10 workplace security tips to protect employees

Your workplace should be safe for everyone. Here are ten tips for developing a workplace security program that protects employees and their big ideas.

5 questions to help you use data to improve your visitor experience

5 questions to help you use data to improve your visitor experience

Start improving your visitor management process by asking the right questions about your visitor data. Better data insights mean a better experience for everyone involved.

8 tips for a safe, secure, and supercharged workplace in 2024

8 tips for a safe, secure, and supercharged workplace in 2024

In this blog post, workplace leaders share what’s top of mind when it comes to building a secure, efficient workplace for their employees this year.

Securing tomorrow's workplace: Tips for navigating the return to office

Securing tomorrow's workplace: Tips for navigating the return to office

In this post, we review insights from industry experts on access control, holistic security approaches, and integrated solutions.

What is a physical access control system, and why is it important?

What is a physical access control system, and why is it important?

In this new era of hybrid work, forecasting who'll be in the office is getting trickier and can make it more challenging to secure the workplace.

Top 5 trends shaping the future of physical workplace security

Top 5 trends shaping the future of physical workplace security

In this blog, we highlight key trends for companies looking to improve their workplace security in 2024.

How to meet workplace compliance needs in the age of flexible work

How to meet workplace compliance needs in the age of flexible work

Discover how to reduce the risk of outdated compliance by ensuring your practices are modern, scalable, and user-friendly.

Combating workplace threats require a modern, integrated approach to security

Combating workplace threats require a modern, integrated approach to security

In this blog post, discover the key benefits of a modern, integrated approach to security and how it can help you better protect your workplace.

Biogen’s Brandon Bourque unlocks key insights for an effective physical security program

Biogen’s Brandon Bourque unlocks key insights for an effective physical security program

Biogen’s manager of Global Security Technology & Projects, Brandon Bourque, shares his recommendations for security best practices.

The importance of workplace security: what it is and why you need it

The importance of workplace security: what it is and why you need it

Security is critical for the future of your business. Learn how different types of security are important in the workplace and why you need them.

4 ways a workplace platform helps pharma and biotech companies stay compliant

4 ways a workplace platform helps pharma and biotech companies stay compliant

By streamlining sign-in processes and ensuring proper documentation, you can navigate the compliance like a pro.

3 tips for keeping your pharma or biotech facility safe and secure

3 tips for keeping your pharma or biotech facility safe and secure

Ready to tighten up your workplace security? Read this post to learn three key strategies to protect your organization from potential threats.

4 office security measures that will help keep your firm safe

4 office security measures that will help keep your firm safe

To keep your people and offices safe, you need to have the right measures in place. In this post, we’ll show you how to level up your firm’s security.

How to improve security awareness in your workplace

How to improve security awareness in your workplace

Building a security-aware company culture can help you stay ahead of potential threats.

9 types of workplace threats you should know about

9 types of workplace threats you should know about

Learn which common workplace threats to look out for and how to keep your business safe.

Your step-by-step guide to ensuring compliance in the workplace

Your step-by-step guide to ensuring compliance in the workplace

Building a compliance plan isn't always fun, but it's essential for businesses.

11 office security best practices to protect your people and property

11 office security best practices to protect your people and property

If protecting the people inside your workplace is high on your to-do list, then make sure you implement these best practices.

9 features of a visitor management system that improves workplace security

9 features of a visitor management system that improves workplace security

Let’s explore how a visitor management system can improve your security set-up across all of your manufacturing facilities.

How to create an efficient IT onboarding experience

How to create an efficient IT onboarding experience

Onboarding new hires and equipping them with the right tech can be overwhelming. Follow this step-by-step list and onboard new employees with ease.

8 tips for setting up an ideal video conferencing experience in the workplace

8 tips for setting up an ideal video conferencing experience in the workplace

The right technology and setup can make or break a productive meeting experience. Learn how to create the best video conferencing setup for your employees.

Why you should invest in a visitor management system in 2023 and beyond

Why you should invest in a visitor management system in 2023 and beyond

Who better to ask about visitor management than users themselves? Explore recent reviews from real Envoy customers that show why you should invest in a visitor management system.

5 ways to empower your people to protect your organization

5 ways to empower your people to protect your organization

Your employees are your greatest strength. Learn how to tap into the power of your people and proactively protect your business today.

How to protect your physical workplace (and everyone inside)

How to protect your physical workplace (and everyone inside)

Physical security doesn’t just mean surveillance and alarms. Physical security encompasses everything that keeps your people, buildings, and assets safe.

4 essential technology tools to manage your distributed work model effectively

4 essential technology tools to manage your distributed work model effectively

Need a hand on all the tools you need to run your workplaces around the world? No problem, we’ve got you covered.

What is distributed work and how can it benefit your enterprise?

What is distributed work and how can it benefit your enterprise?

Learn about the benefits and challenges of a distributed work model and weigh up if it’s the right choice for your enterprise.

Top workplace security policies and procedures that safeguard your organization

Top workplace security policies and procedures that safeguard your organization

In this post, we’ll cover different workplace security policies that help keep your business, employees, and data safe and secure.

How pre-registering visitors in Envoy promotes workplace compliance

How pre-registering visitors in Envoy promotes workplace compliance

Every week, all kinds of visitors walk through your doors. Maybe they’re contractors, partners, consultants, or candidates. Not to mention all those unannounced walk-ins, from vendors to maintenance folks.

6 ways your phone can be a useful workplace tool

6 ways your phone can be a useful workplace tool

From landlines to flip phones and Blackberries to iPhones, cell phones have had an incredible evolution. Today, we don’t just use our phones to call and text each other.

4 compliance worst-case scenarios–and how to avoid them

4 compliance worst-case scenarios–and how to avoid them

In this post, we’ll explore common examples of compliance going awry and how you might avoid them.

5 common compliance standards enterprises should know about

5 common compliance standards enterprises should know about

In this post, we’ll spell out the five most common compliance standards for organizations today, including tips on how to improve your compliance policies.

Workplace compliance: What is workplace compliance and why is it important?

Workplace compliance: What is workplace compliance and why is it important?

In this post, we’ll explore what workplace compliance is and how to build a compliance culture for your organization.

4 questions to ask to future-proof your workplace technology

4 questions to ask to future-proof your workplace technology

Many companies are scrambling to adopt new workplace technologies to make hybrid work. Ensure long-term success by asking these four questions.

Why access control is important in the workplace

Why access control is important in the workplace

A workplace is more than just a building. Sure, it has four walls and a ceiling. But at the heart of it lies all the people and ideas that define a company. Protecting these invaluable assets requires more than physical security.

What is risk management?

What is risk management?

Identifying risks and planning for them is at the heart of risk management. Here's how to manage risk in the workplace.

Welcome to 2030, an entirely new era of workplace tech

Welcome to 2030, an entirely new era of workplace tech

Start preparing for the workplace of the future today. Explore the trends that’ll lay the foundation for tomorrow’s workplace tech.

How to improve security in the workplace

How to improve security in the workplace

There’s a lot to keep safe in the workplace. Your employees, first and foremost. Your facilities. Your technology. Your files. Your intellectual property.

Front desk safety and security: 5 essential steps to keep your workplace secure

Front desk safety and security: 5 essential steps to keep your workplace secure

Make visitors feel welcomed and ensure employees are safe with streamlined front desk safety procedures.

The top 5 cyber and physical security considerations for hybrid work

The top 5 cyber and physical security considerations for hybrid work

Use this cyber and physical security checklist to make sure that your workplace is ready for a hybrid work model.

How to tell if your hybrid security strategy is working

How to tell if your hybrid security strategy is working

Need help improving your security for hybrid work? Learn to assess how your company’s programs are performing so you can adapt and reduce risks.

Securing the hybrid work environment—what to prioritize when everything matters

Securing the hybrid work environment—what to prioritize when everything matters

Preparing your security for flexible work? Set priorities so your team can concentrate on the work that’ll have the biggest impact.

Introducing new workplace technology to employees

Introducing new workplace technology to employees

Introducing new technology to employees can be hard. With the right approach, you can win the hearts of even the most skeptical employees.

Your 5 step preparedness plan for any workplace threat

Your 5 step preparedness plan for any workplace threat

With the right plan in place, your organization can prepare for any workplace threat. Here are the five steps to creating a workplace preparedness strategy.

4 key benefits of having a workplace preparedness plan

4 key benefits of having a workplace preparedness plan

Here are four benefits of having a preparedness strategy for any workplace threat or incident.

Why people don’t want to leave their personal information at the front desk

Why people don’t want to leave their personal information at the front desk

Here's how businesses can put guests at ease while still collecting the information they need to maintain workplace security.

The sign-in sheet is your office’s most overlooked security flaw

The sign-in sheet is your office’s most overlooked security flaw

The sign-in sheet may seem like an innocent method for tracking guests, but it's a security risk that exposes your visitor data and information.

4 compliance management tips for IT Managers

4 compliance management tips for IT Managers

How a visitor management system helps with compliance management.

Why compliance matters to facility management

Why compliance matters to facility management

Facilities managers are the heart and soul of an organization, their work impacts the entire company’s performance by ensuring employees are able to focus on their work.

Internal audits and compliance: two sides of the same coin

Internal audits and compliance: two sides of the same coin

If you don’t take a hard look at yourself, you never spot ways to improve. Learn how to conduct an internal audit and how it relates to compliance.

Creating a compliance program: vigilance, integrity, and ethics

Creating a compliance program: vigilance, integrity, and ethics

Companies need to create a compliance program to stay on top of changing laws—and they need every employee to be a part of the effort.

How to avoid compliance management worst-case scenarios

How to avoid compliance management worst-case scenarios

They might not make the headlines, but compliance management issues can arise during everyday events.

How cloud-based software impacts workplace compliance management

How cloud-based software impacts workplace compliance management

As more data privacy regulations are introduced, businesses should re-evaluate compliance management in the workplace.

What is compliance management?

What is compliance management?

What does it take to create a compliance culture in your workplace?

Workplace security trends for 2020 and beyond

Workplace security trends for 2020 and beyond

Cybercrime, increased regulatory compliance, and cyber insurance –– just a few of the workplace security trends to watch for 2020.

Technology to keep up with business compliance issues

Technology to keep up with business compliance issues

Some companies will spend 10% of their revenue on compliance issues within the next few years. Here is how tech can help.

Your quick tour guide to global business compliance

Your quick tour guide to global business compliance

Business compliance is categorized into three buckets: data security and privacy, network security, and physical security. Let's take a look.

Workplace visitor policy guide for a safe and streamlined office

Workplace visitor policy guide for a safe and streamlined office

Tailor your visitor policy guide to be in better compliance.

What is corporate compliance?

What is corporate compliance?

Your go-to resource to understand the ins and outs of how to keep your business operations in compliance.

The anatomy of NDAs: what they are and why they matter

The anatomy of NDAs: what they are and why they matter

When visitors check in to a company, you can’t control what they see or overhear. That's where NDAs come in.

Visitor management and SOC 2 compliance: What you need to know

Visitor management and SOC 2 compliance: What you need to know

Let's explain exactly what SOC 2 is and how you can easily enhance workplace security through the adoption of SOC 2 compliant tools.

Samsara’s Facilities Manager shares how to scale workplace security as business grows

Samsara’s Facilities Manager shares how to scale workplace security as business grows

Katie Strain, Senior Manager, Real Estate & Facilities at Samsara, shares how she evaluates workplace technology.

Supercharge visitor management: Integrations with apps you already love

Supercharge visitor management: Integrations with apps you already love

Envoy integrates with the technology you already use to easily reach your employees and keep your workplace safe. Let’s take a look.

3 simple ways to implement new security tech in the workplace

3 simple ways to implement new security tech in the workplace

If you’re worried about bringing new security tech into the workplace, here are three methods IT and Security experts have found to be helpful.

Report: Physical and digital threats to workplace security are very real

Report: Physical and digital threats to workplace security are very real

We surveyed 1,000 IT and Security professionals for our Workplace Security 2020 Report. The digital and physical security threats are real, but there’s hope.

Envoy and GDPR: How we support your GDPR compliance efforts

Envoy and GDPR: How we support your GDPR compliance efforts

Here we explain the foundations of GDPR, how visitor management solutions play a part, and whether or not Envoy is GDPR compliant.

The best ways to improve workplace security

The best ways to improve workplace security

Does your workplace security plan account for unwanted visitors?

How one expert battles digital threats with workplace technology

How one expert battles digital threats with workplace technology

The third blog in our Safe Spaces, Secure Places series on battling digital threats with workplace technology.

5 workplace security questions for Seagate's Head of Global Trust and Security

5 workplace security questions for Seagate's Head of Global Trust and Security

The first blog in our Safe Spaces, Secure Places series on why physical workplace security matters.

Live webinar: How to protect your people, property, and ideas with Envoy

Live webinar: How to protect your people, property, and ideas with Envoy

Join Bri Beaudoin, Account Executive at Envoy, as she shows you how to keep your workplace safe and secure with Envoy.

Shifting the workplace ritual: A Q&A with IT guru Ondine Eaton

Shifting the workplace ritual: A Q&A with IT guru Ondine Eaton

The design of the physical aspects in the workplace is an often-overlooked pocket of the IT space.

How we protect the data of our customers and their visitors

How we protect the data of our customers and their visitors

On a daily basis, we help over 10,000 offices keep their visitors’ information safe and secure from prying eyes. That’s our job—Envoy Visitors is a security and compliance service.

Keep guests informed about important policies

Keep guests informed about important policies

Your team put lots of thoughtful time and effort into creating security and compliance policies to protect your visitors—but how many guests really get a chance to see and understand these policies?

Guest badges are for more than just names

Guest badges are for more than just names

Many regulations, including ITAR, FSMA, and PCI DSS, have detailed requirements around visitor badges. Let Envoy help.

Best practices for data privacy: GDPR and beyond

Best practices for data privacy: GDPR and beyond

Suggestions to improve data privacy and visitor experience using Envoy, whether you’re re-evaluating how you approach data protection or thinking through it for the first time.

Announcing new data privacy features to support your GDPR compliance

Announcing new data privacy features to support your GDPR compliance

With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) going into effect on May 25, we’re excited to announce that our new features for data privacy are now available to all of our customers.

Know more about who comes through the door

Know more about who comes through the door

The first step to protecting your team and property? Knowing who's on site.

Creating an appointment only policy

Creating an appointment only policy

For companies where security is paramount, an appointment only policy can help the front desk team

Envoy + GDPR

Envoy + GDPR

To provide a better experience around GDPR, the first thing we needed to understand were the different roles

Envoy + Cisco ISE integration

Envoy + Cisco ISE integration

Now more than ever, workplaces view security as a holistic effort and focus on multiple fronts: enhancing physical security, protecting intellectual property and safeguarding data—which starts with protecting the company’s network

Updates: New integrations and NDA expiration

Updates: New integrations and NDA expiration

Learn about our newest updates, including new integrations and NDA expiration.

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