Podcasts & Blogs

Featuring emerging issues impacting the public risk management community, listen and read these resources to remain cognizant of best practices in the profession!
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Podcast
Operational Risk Issues Facing Public Entities During Freedom of Speech

In this podcast episode, we chat with Marilyn Rivers. Marilyn discusses operational risk issues for public entities concerning freedom of speech. She underscores the importance of business continuity planning, redundancy in processes and the valuation of public assets.

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When it Rains it Pours: How Municipalities Can Weather the Climate Risk Storm

From extreme weather events to rising sea levels, climate risks poses a significant threat to public infrastructure, finances and safety.

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CARE: A Four Letter Word for Simplifying WC System Complexities

In this podcast episode, we have a discussion on simplifying the complexities of the workers’ compensation system with Terri Riley. Terri emphasizes the centrality of care for injured employees, focusing on their safety, job security and health.

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Ergonomic Strategies for the Aging Workforce

Effective ergonomics applies to all employees, and its importance magnifies as we age due to natural degeneration and years of exposure to biomechanical forces.

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Don’t Blow a Gasket! Solutions to Address Employee Mental Well-Being and Mental Health

This podcast episode, we open up a discussion on mental wellbeing and public sector employee benefits. Kate Hubben explores the trends in benefits plans, emphasizing the need for innovation and cost management, particularly regarding pharmacy costs.

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Permit-to-Work Systems: Tell a Story of Safety

Ensuring safety in both high-risk environments and everyday workplaces is not just a priority; it’s a fundamental responsibility. The Permit-to-Work (PTW) process unfolds like chapters in a book: permits, request, approval, commencement of work, closure, or renewal, and then the cycle repeats.

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Save Lives, Avoid Liability: Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails

More than 60% of persons detained in jails have a substance use disorder, compared to 5% in the general population. When these persons abruptly stop using substances, they often undergo withdrawal.

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Police and Organizational Behavior: How Did We Get Here?

In this podcast episode, we introduce a conversation on police organizational behavior with insights from Mark Anderko. The dialogue covers leadership, culture and managing problem employees in law enforcement.

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Hackers on the Horizon: Why Cybersecurity Funding Can’t Wait

The dynamic nature of the cyber threat landscape demands that public service organizations have a comprehensive understanding of evolving risks. Cybercriminals continually refine their methods, from ransomware attacks that encrypt critical data to stealthy data breaches that compromise sensitive information.

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