The Employee Safety Podcast

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The Employee Safety Podcast episodes

October 14Rethinking Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare
Healthcare consistently ranks among the highest-risk industries for workplace violence, raising the stakes for how organizations protect caregivers and patients. Eric Sean Clay, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at FMOL Health, is helping one of Louisiana and Mississippi’s largest health systems meet that challenge.
Eric shares how FMOL Health is investing in prevention and preparedness, from a new security training center to stronger partnerships with caregivers. He also takes us inside a large-scale active shooter exercise that tested those investments and showed what a well-trained security team can accomplish.
Eric discusses:
Ways to improve workplace violence preparedness across healthcare environments
How to make security a trusted and visible part of the care team
Lessons for planning realistic, large-scale security exercises
How to connect security investments to retention and business priorities

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
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22 min
September 302026 U.S. Midterm Elections: Key Risks for Organizations
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are approaching, and with them come a multitude of potential threats that could impact organizations throughout the election cycle.
Sara Pratley, SVP of Global Intelligence at AlertMedia, breaks down the election-related risks her team of analysts are tracking, and shares practical steps leaders can take to protect their people and operations.
Key risks Sara discusses:
Election-related demonstrations and political violence that could disrupt business operations
AI-generated misinformation and disinformation that may influence employees, customers, and communities
Cyber threats targeting election infrastructure, organizations, and critical services
Closely contested or disputed races that could extend uncertainty and disruption beyond election day

For more insights, download AlertMedia's 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections Situation Report here.
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
23 min
September 16How to Build Your Security Team’s Internal Brand
Robby Dunn-Bernstein, Head of Global Safety, Security, and Intelligence at a major technology company, believes a strong internal brand can help security teams earn greater influence and become more valuable partners to the business.
Robby shares how his team built that brand around being innovative, trusted, and reliable.
To strengthen security’s brand across the business, Robby recommends:
Creating safety resources employees want to engage with
Making security communications timely and relevant
Building partnerships that bring security into conversations earlier
Empowering team members to take ownership and innovate

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
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19 min
September 09Lessons From a 30-Year Career in Business Resilience
Think of business resilience like a rubber band. The goal is to build an organization that can stretch when disruption hits without breaking or losing its shape.
After three decades working in emergency response and business resilience, Andy Lapierre knows what makes that flexibility possible. In this conversation, Andy explores what separates organizations that react to disruption from those built to adapt.
Andy's questions for business resilience leaders:
Can your organization bend when disruption hits, or does it have to stop and recover?
Are your response resources simple enough to use under pressure?
Can you explain preparedness in terms your audience cares about?
Have you identified the right incident leaders before you need them?

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
32 min
August 19How to Earn Employee Trust in Corporate Security
Trust is the foundation of every strong security program, according to Joella Dunn-Bernstein, Head of Security at an innovative aviation company. Joella draws on her experiences in intelligence and security operations at organizations like World Bank to explain how risk leaders can build security cultures that empower employees.
Joella shares practical advice for communicating risk in ways that resonate with workers and how to create an environment where employees feel safe and secure, no matter where they work.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
Tailor risk communication to different audiences for greater impact
Build trust by making security a partner instead of an enforcer
Adapt security programs to match organizational culture and priorities

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
19 min
August 06The Information Accessibility Gap in Incident Response
When the pressure is on, people do not rise to the level of their plan. They fall to the speed of their clarity. That’s why safety information should be easily accessible when people need it most.
Joe Heinzen is the CEO of WorldSafe, an organization that helps leaders make safety and resilience guidance more understandable, actionable, and usable before something goes wrong.
In this episode, Joe challenges the idea that documentation equals readiness. He explains why plans buried in binders and disconnected systems often fail during high-stress moments.
What you’ll hear from Joe:
Why safety guidance should feel as accessible as a basic human need
How cognitive overload turns complex plans into operational failure
What the first few minutes of an incident reveal about an organization’s readiness
Why every organization needs backup decision-makers

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
30 min
July 22Detect Emerging Threats With Social Intelligence
Most security teams know early warning signs of emerging threats can appear online. The challenge is finding credible intelligence amidst millions of posts spanning an increasingly fractured social media landscape.
AlertMedia recently expanded its Social Intelligence solution with new enhancements designed to improve visibility, streamline analysis, and help organizations identify risks before they escalate.
In this episode, AlertMedia’s Vice President of Risk Intelligence Neil Spencer explains what’s new in Social Intelligence, why these capabilities matter for modern security teams, and how organizations can turn online conversations into actionable intelligence.
Listen in to learn about the latest Social Intelligence enhancements:
Expanded Source Coverage: Monitor conversations across over 65 mainstream and fringe, social media platforms, forums and communities to identify emerging threats.
AI-Powered User Insights: Identify and link accounts of interest, evaluate intent with AI-enhanced risk assessment, and generate actionable next steps.
Integrated Threat Management: Investigate, triage, and escalate threats through a unified workflow that streamlines collaboration and response.
Security-Focused Intelligence: Reduce alert fatigue by prioritizing meaningful signals and providing context built specifically for corporate security teams.

Learn more about AlertMedia’s enhanced Social Intelligence capabilities.
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
28 min
July 08Understanding Your Organization's Climate Risk Exposure
Most organizations understand climate risks. Few know how to measure them.
Jay Dunne has spent his career helping organizations understand and respond to complex risks across security operations, crisis response, and strategic intelligence. In this episode, Jay shares how intelligence, data, and collaboration can help organizations better understand their risk exposure to climate-driven disruptions.
Episode highlights:
How the Climate Vulnerability Index can uncover hidden risk exposure
Why climate vulnerability often falls short in traditional risk assessments
The role of security and intelligence teams in climate resilience planning
How stronger cross-functional collaboration improves preparedness

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
20 min
July 01OSAC’s Blueprint for Global Security Collaboration
Security threats don't respect borders, industries, or organizational charts. That's why for the past 40 years, OSAC has connected government agencies and security professionals from U.S. private-sector organizations operating abroad to share intelligence, strengthen preparedness, and help organizations operate safely around the world.
What began as a small advisory council—established by the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS)—has grown into a network of more than 36,000 members. In this episode, Stefan Merino, Director of OSAC, reflects on the partnership's legacy and discusses the emerging risks shaping the future of global security. From AI and deepfakes to geopolitical conflict and drone technology, Stefan shares why collaboration remains one of the most effective ways to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Stefan shares insights on:
The security challenges that have changed most over OSAC's 40-year history
How government and industry coordinate during fast-moving crises
Why major global events create unique risks for global organizations
What's next for OSAC, including new tools for member reporting and engagement

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
21 min
June 24Preparedness Lessons From 30 Years of Emergency Response
Preparedness works best when it is practical, adaptable, and built on strong relationships.
Arthur Ditzel, System Director for Emergency Management and EMS Outreach at Westchester Medical Center Health Network, draws on more than 30 years in EMS, fire service, and healthcare emergency management to share lessons from both major crises and everyday emergencies.
Art shares:
How collaboration strengthens emergency preparedness
Lessons from managing weather-related and mass casualty events
Practical ways to improve communication before and during incidents
Why becoming a "trained observer" helps leaders identify risks

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.
23 min

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The Employee Safety Podcast features conversations with risk and resilience leaders who share best practices for protecting their people, operations, and reputation in a world of evolving threats.