We are consistently reminded that the electronic security industry is a big hearted one. This ESA Member company is proving all the individual efforts can make a big impact for those in need. Electric Guard Dog raised over $3,000, which was used to pack a tractor trailer with supplies for struggling families.

by Ándria Morgan - MarCom Specialist

Retention, Engagement, Satisfaction, Productivity — these are all important endeavors that you as business professionals consider when hiring a new employee. But, there’s an important process that encompasses all four of these areas, and it tends to be forgotten about. ONBOARDING. What does your onboarding process look like? Do you have an onboarding process? Is it effective? How do you know? If you don’t know, you should. So let’s take a look at 10 Do’s and...

by Mitch Reitman - Reitman Consulting Group, Inc.

Most of you have heard me discuss the perils of treating employees as “contractors” and issuing them IRS forms 1099. Not only is it a bad idea to treat an employee as a contractor, the IRS has instituted new requirements, and penalties, for misfiled and late filed 1099’s.

A fully integrated security system is in place as 16 Little League Baseball teams and hundreds of thousands of fans from around the globe come together Aug. 17-27 in South Williamsport. A priority of Little League Baseball officials is promoting a fun, exciting experience, while also providing the highest level of security.

On July 31, 2017, Governor Brown signed AB 1616, effectively ending the continuing threat by local jurisdictions to assess civil fines or penalties against alarm companies for false dispatches.  California joins Texas and Florida with similar legislative restrictions that prohibit such fines unless alarm company operator error or improper equipment or installation was demonstrated.  It may run contrary to any reasonable person’s view of due process, but California was the...

ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE in leadership development, team building and mentorship? Enter ESA’s Rising Leaders Forum, October 2-4 in Myrtle Beach, SC. This interactive, nonconventional 2-day forum caters specifically to the rising leaders of our industry. We have teamed up again with Terry Peters, Command Sergeant Major and Senior Enlisted Leader (retired) with the 3rd Special Forces Group and now CEO of Leader Solutions and Decision Support, LLC, to offer rising leaders an event...