Articles by author: Dan Huntington
Kee Safety’s Peter Woodliffe Thomas has traveled all over the world and observed various sites in hopes of getting them to his standard, which is whole-site safety. While on different sites around the globe, he’s seen a culture’s general attitude about safety transfer over into the workplace. “An awful lot comes from what people […]
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Why Safety Technology Won’t Work without People Buying In
Chris Pollock gets technology, and he understands people. With education and experience in both computer engineering and pastoral care, Pollock understands man and machine and their idiosyncrasies. For Pollock, people and technology often aren’t as far apart as one might think. The key is using both for what they’re best at. “When you do […]
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Rooftop Report: How Innovative Thinking about Fall Protection Can Lead to a Brighter Future
Thomas Kramer didn’t grow up wanting to be in fall protection. That may seem odd now. Kramer is not only a managing principal for LJB but also serves as the president of the International Society for Fall Protection, Director at Large for the American Society of Safety Professionals and as chair of the ANSI […]
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The Rooftop Report: How a People-First Approach Can Lower the Risk of Falls
Dan Huntington still laughs as he remembers a lesson he learned in his college days. For years, his alma mater tried to keep students off the grass in a main area with signs and regulations. Finally, the administration realized it simply needed to work with the students’ established behaviors and pave the paths regularly […]
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The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships
Despite being long time competitors, big box retailers and small local businesses can both coexist in ways that benefit the other. Of course, both retail formats are different but by maintaining their core business models, the two can bank and leverage their strengths and still be open to synergistic relationships. During an episode of […]
Introducing Machine to Machine (M2M) Marketing: The Next Frontier in Business Automation
As the landscape of business and technology continues to evolve, a novel concept is emerging that may soon redefine the traditional marketing framework: Machine to Machine (M2M) Marketing. This innovative approach could fundamentally transform how businesses interact, making it crucial to explore its implications and potential. The Rise of M2M Marketing M2M Marketing builds […]
Trending Soon: Solving Customers’ Needs and Creating Personalized Shopping Experiences is the Future of Retail
One way that brands can enhance customer loyalty and increase their sales is by leveraging the growing consumer desire for easy and personalized shopping experiences. In a recent segment of Experts Talk for a roundtable discussion on the present and future state of retail stores, Sarah Jarvis, a Retail Marketing and Loyalty Expert at […]
Small Retailers are at the Forefront of Economic and Community Revival
As big-box retailers like Walmart and Target continue to expand their physical storefronts, small business retailers are carving out a niche by integrating deeply with their local communities. These local shops, unlike their gigantic counterparts, are leveraging their brick-and-mortar presence to enhance community ties and foster local economies. While large retailers invest in blending […]