Posts Tagged ‘Workforce Development’
Multi-Association Letter of Support for CHANCE in Tech Act
The Security Industry Association (SIA) joined a coalition of organizations in voicing strong support for H.R. 1733/S. 777, the Championing Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in Technology (CHANCE in Tech) Act.
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Hiring Tip: Determine Cultural Fit in the Interview Process
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process includes determining cultural fit and setting expectations. The cultural fit between your company, your team and a new hire is arguably…
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Employee Hiring Tip: Questions NOT to Ask in an Interview
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process is asking the right questions in interviews (and avoiding asking the wrong questions). State laws vary widely regarding what you can and…
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Interview Questions to Make Your Company’s Hiring Process Better
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process is asking the right questions in interviews. Good interview questions should encompass several areas if they are to be useful in…
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Security Industry Association Forecasts 2019 Security Megatrends
Key Trends Shaping the Industry Led by a Focus on Cybersecurity SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and announced the 2019 Security Megatrends – the foundation of SIA’s signature yearly report defining the major trends and forces at play in the global security industry. Forecasting of 2019’s top 10 Security…
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The Changing Role of Women in the Security Industry
Women have gone through a series of struggles to prove their capability and become equal in the workplace to their male counterparts. Prior to World War II, women were expected to stay home and provide care for the household, and children and men were expected to “bring home the bacon.” Ideologies began to shift as…
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Recruiting Talent in the Security Space: Highlights From SIA’s Roundtable
On Thursday, Sept. 20, in New York City, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted its networking roundtable series pilot event. The series offers an opportunity for an open discussion about topics that are important to security industry professionals. This platform allows professionals to discuss experiences and challenges, collaborate and share actionable ideas. Nearly 50 attendees gathered…
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Profile of a SIA RISE Scholarship Winner: Esteban Pastor of ZKTeco
Read our interview with Pastor, a 2017 winner of the RISE scholarship, and learn how you can apply for this year’s award! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses and/or academic programs.…
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Employer’s Complete Guide to Hiring
Produced exclusively for the Security Industry Association (SIA) as a benefit to association members, this reference guide to hiring employees covers the entire hiring process, from identifying the correct cultural fit to interviews, job offers and negotiations, and even includes bonus material about onboarding and best managing an employee’s first 90 days. Written as a tutorial and augmented with extensive indexes, this report provides a step-by-step guide to help your company make better hiring decisions based on your specific needs.
Resource available at: https://www.securityindustry.org/hiring-guide/
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SIA Announces New Networking and Roundtable Series on Workforce Development
Concurrently with the SIAThere! series of complimentary networking events, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold a series of roundtable discussions to explore topics related to workforce development within the security industry. The roundtables will provide a forum for industry professionals to discuss and solve workforce development challenges. Highly interactive and panel driven, the complimentary…
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