Business Management
How to Negotiate Like a Pro
At AcceleRISE 2025, SIA CEO Don Erickson and PSA’s Matt Barnette, Candice Aragon and Brooke Erickson shared strategies, considerations and tools for negotiating. Negotiation is a useful and important skill for everyone—whether at work or at home—and effective negotiation tactics have evolved over time. In an interactive, candid conversation at the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, PSA…
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How to Read Between the Lines of a Financial Report
At AcceleRISE 2025, Leon Motmans of ASSA ABLOY shared tips for how to read a financial report with purpose and use numbers to influence smarter decisions. “Have you ever looked at a financial report and thoughts, now what?” said Leon Motmans, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions’ vice president and chief financial officer, commercial segment, at the…
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Future-Proofing the Role of the Security Integrator
Beyond the Metrics of ESG: Putting People Before Percentages
When people talk about ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), the conversation often starts and ends with numbers. We hear a lot of terms such as carbon footprint, net zero, anticorruption and compliance. While the “E” and “G” categories often get technical attention, the “S” is frequently misunderstood, and it can sometimes be mistaken simply for sustainability.…
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From Quiet to Iconic: Mastering the Power of Self-Advocacy
6 Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner from Icons Who Only Need One Name Fifteen years ago, I walked into my first real job with ambition, work ethic and a quiet hope that someone would notice. But I also carried a quiet insecurity about hearing my name—KeShia—mispronounced, misunderstood or questioned. I stayed late, said yes…
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How to Activate Your Personal Brand
In March 2023, I reactivated my LinkedIn account. For some, that act might signal a career shift, a quiet first step toward job hunting, or fulfilling a professional requirement, but for me it wasn’t about changing jobs or checking a box – it was about evolving. I wanted to grow in my role, with my…
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Sustainability Concepts Defined
Sustainability is a concept influencing future developments; however, some of its terminology can be confusing or misused, which can result in misunderstandings. Whether you are a business aiming to make genuine efforts or an individual wanting to make informed decisions, understanding these nine terms is essential. 1. Offsets – a Complement, Not a Solution Offsets…
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Why Veterans Are a Perfect Fit for the Security Industry
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations are under increasing pressure to protect people, property and information. As threats become more sophisticated, the demand for highly skilled, disciplined and reliable security professionals has never been greater. One often overlooked talent pool that offers a wealth of experience and capability is military veterans. With their unique…
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Scaling Security for Growing Enterprises
Centralized platforms make the most of collected data Enterprise businesses in the fastest-growing sectors may need to rethink their approach to franchise security. While growth fuels business success, it also presents major security challenges as teams work to keep pace with an enlarged footprint. As businesses expand their operations to new sites, security teams must…
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Earth Day Guidance From SIA’s ESG Advisory Board
The Security Industry Association Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board members had a great time presenting at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this month. Dr. Jill Frack, Amy Musanti and Dr. Alka Khungar presented “Sustainability, Safety & Security: An Inclusive Approach for ESG.” We want to share some of the key…
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