So why is a security consultancy like Dobson Owens talking about Christmas in November?
Christmas brings various opportunities and risks todifferent types of businesses. Some thrive and are exceptionally busy,developing considerable increased income over a fairly short period of time.Others are very quiet with clients not looking to start new projects or investin equipment leading up to the holiday period. Both of these scenarios
A robust building security plan is essential and should be fit for purpose
From my experience acting in a building security consultancy capacity, it is clear that security measures are generally taken into account when developing operational arrangements in buildings. Most buildings will have a basic CCTV and intruder system and some form of access management (whether mechanical and/or automated). However, there is
The Importance of risk management to growing businesses
It is increasingly concerning how many businesses do not consider risk management as part of their business plan and ongoing development. It is good practice for all companies to have some level of risk identification in place as well as management processes that will aid avoidance, minimise impact and maintain
Should we be giving prisoners access to the internet?
Last week the Liberal Democrat’s justice spokesperson, Christine Jardine, said that the party will propose that prisoners will be given internet access. This is an interesting debate as it goes without saying that we now live in IT world and there are huge educational, social and research benefits to the
Should women be sent to prison?
Following on from my previous blog regarding prisoners having access to the internet, the justice spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Christine Jardine, has also outlined their motion to stop women from going to prison except in the gravest of cases. In a world where women struggle to be treated equally,
Should the Operation Yellowhammer Report have been released for public viewing?
The developments in regard to the required release of the Operation Yellowhammer Report is an interesting one. Contingency planning is essentially planning for the worst-case scenario and in this instance, a no deal Brexit. It is not a suggestion that these occurrences will happen, it is simply preparing for the