In his latest blog, Mick Lee discusses his current view of the security industry. Mick writes: "We are in danger of losing control of the future of our industry! This may seem an extravagant thing for me to say, but as the typical pragmatic Yorkshireman, I have come to that conclusion from what I see is probably going to happen soon if we do not take back some control of likely events! "What has brought me to this conclusion? For many years, our staff have been trained to the highest standards in the industry. My company’s portfolio of work includes guarding, door supervision (as it app...

Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security, a regular Infologue.com blogger, discusses subcontracting in his latest blog. Peter writes: "Subcontracting within the manned guarding sector is a fact of life and all medium to large companies have to do it occasionally. Indeed, subcontracting is a legitimate means of ensuring an excellent and consistent service, as it provides an invaluable backstop when planning relief staffing at remote sites, for example. As long as customer agreement is gained and a fellow Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme (SIA ACS) accredited org...

Jason Towse reviews the security industry for the third quarter of the year in his role as Managing Director for Mitie’s security business. Jason writes: "There’s been a lot going on in the last quarter with several key events in our sector focusing on the evolving challenges generating from the shift in threat landscape. "I was delighted to announce I had joined the leadership board of TINYg and with their two main conferences taking place in the quarter, New York and London, I was honoured to speak at the sold out event in London. I was pleased to see the debate around IT and physic...

Dave Whittle, CEO at Positive Response, discusses the Black Friday sales in his latest blog for Infologue.com. Dave writes: "The crazed phenomenon known as the Black Friday sales leapt across the pond, from the US to the UK, back in 2013, and since then the news during Christmas shopping months has been awash with stories of fighting between desperate shoppers and riots breaking out in supermarkets. "And with analysts predicting that this year’s sale, on the 25th November, will contribute to the UK’s first ever £5 billion shopping week, retailers need to be prepared for an onslaugh...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, David Ward of Ward Security discusses the risks of taking shortcuts and speaking to the wrong people when planning security. David writes: "It is perhaps one of the biggest failings of the modern era that it is too easy and too tempting for people, organisations and businesses to offer additional services on top of their core skills, when in practice they are ill equipped to deliver an adequate solution for these services. "At the same time most of us must admit that we have, on occasion, asked the question of people “Well while you’re doing job ...

Brendan Musgrove, Managing Director at Cordant Security, writes for Infologue.com about artificial intelligence. Brendan writes: "Everywhere I turn it seems that people are either talking or writing about artificial intelligence and how robots are going to change the way we live and work. According to wired.com, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is bringing human intelligence to everyday technologies. We are (apparently) now able to form a relationship with our technology, use it to teach us about our behaviours and to improve how our businesses and communities operate. "In the security wor...

Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security, a regular Infologue.com blogger, discusses the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations in his latest blog. Peter writes: "The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations – better known to us all as TUPE – are designed to protect employment rights when employees transfer from one business to another. However, I’ve noticed a growing trend towards avoiding TUPE that not only threatens the entitlements of employees, but also the financial wellbeing of security service providers. "TUPE clearly ...

Dave Whittle, CEO at Positive Response, discusses the need for a holistic staff safety solution in his latest blog for Infologue.com. Dave writes: "According to the ACS Crime Report 2016 the most popular features used in-store to prevent crime are CCTV, staff training and external security. Each of these methods bring different advantages to the table, but individually they fail to properly protect and support a business and its staff. Only through a holistic solution that combines these into a seamless system can the best results be achieved. "CCTV is commonplace in customer facing bus...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, David Ward of Ward Security takes a look at the importance of rewarding effort and excellence in the workplace. David writes: "The importance of a pat on the back cannot be overstated. Recognition for a job well done drives all of us, regardless of where we work or our position within the companies and industries that employ us. It’s a fundamental human desire to have our efforts appreciated. Yes, we can survive without it, but we thrive when we get it. "So just saying ‘thank you’ is worth so much to anyone at any level. We should constantly a...

Following on from Peter Webster’s article 'The new SIA licensing system is a cause for concern', David Dickinson, the former Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association, suggests possible improvements to the Security Industry Authority (SIA). David writes: “The regulated sector of our industry owes a debt of gratitude to Peter Webster for his carefully thought-out critique of the lack of service currently provided by the SIA. It was, supposedly, to provide a better and more efficient service to both licence applicants, licence holders and employers. Peter’s blog is ...