The Employee Safety Podcast

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Jun 2026

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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. Each episode explores real-world scenarios and actionable insights on topics like corporate security, risk management, and organizational resilience. Whether you’re looking to improve your incident response strategies or hear about the latest security trends impacting businesses, you’ll gain practical knowledge to help you stay prepared, informed, and resilient.

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June 10, 202632 min

The Strategy Behind High-Performing Safety Cultures

Too often, organizations measure safety by what went wrong instead of what must go right. Shawn Galloway, Best-Selling Author and CEO of ProAct Safety, explains how leaders can focus on the behaviors, decisions, and systems that create stronger safety performance. Shawn challenges leaders to look beyond injury rates and “let’s fail less” thinking to focus on what drives better safety outcomes. He explains how clear expectations, leadership alignment, and practical systems can make safety easier to repeat across the organization. Episode highlights: Identify the early signs of disengagement before safety performance slips Learn how leaders can amplify weak signals from the front line Understand why safety culture is shaped by what leaders tolerate, reward, and punish Discover how “boots on the ground” language helps teams align quickly 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/.

May 27, 202639 min

How Macy’s, Inc. Executes Crisis Management at Scale

What does crisis management look like when you’re responsible for over 90,000 employees across hundreds of locations?At Macy’s, Inc., there’s no one-size-fits-all response. Vamsi Revuru, Lead for Enterprise Resiliency and Crisis Management, shares how his team navigates fast-moving incidents and large-scale disruptions. He explains how Macy’s executes crisis management in real time, where centralized strategy meets decisions on the ground.This conversation also explores the leadership mindset behind effective response, from staying calm under pressure to making decisions with incomplete information in a complex retail environment.Episode highlights:How Macy’s, Inc. cut crisis communication time from 40 minutes to 7 minutesWhy store-level autonomy is critical during fast-moving incidentsWhere automation adds speed and where human input is still requiredHow employee preparedness directly impacts business recoveryThe 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/.

May 13, 202635 min

The Gap Between AI Adoption and Real-World Application

AI adoption is accelerating, but many organizations still lack the governance and domain expertise needed to use it effectively. Jason Hoss, a risk and resilience practitioner, shares what he’s seeing across risk and continuity teams as they work to operationalize AI. This conversation goes deeper into how companies are applying AI in real workflows. Jason outlines where it adds value, where it creates risk, and why human judgment remains essential when decisions carry real-world consequences. Questions to ask as you evaluate operational AI usage in your risk and resilience strategies: Are we using AI to support decisions or replace them? Do we have clear rules for how our teams can use AI? Who is responsible for validating AI outputs? Where could AI introduce risk into our workflows? 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/.

April 29, 202621 min

The A.L.I.V.E. Program: How to Respond Effectively to Workplace Violence

In a moment of crisis, your first reaction can determine everything. Michael Julian, founder of the A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program, shares his proven mental and physical techniques for surviving an active shooter scenario. Michael walks through the A.L.I.V.E. framework, a practical approach that equips employees with skills and confidence to navigate any act of violence. What does A.L.I.V.E. stand for? Assess the situation and focus before taking action Leave quickly if a safe escape path is available Impede by creating barriers and slowing the attacker Violence may be required as a last resort to survive Expose your position carefully to avoid additional danger 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/.

April 15, 202625 min

2026 FIFA World Cup: Risks Every Organization Should Know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest and most complex tournament in the event’s history, spanning three countries and 16 host cities. With that scale comes a wide range of risks that extend far beyond the stadiums, impacting employees, travelers, and operations alike. Sara Pratley, Senior Vice President of Global Intelligence at AlertMedia, shares the key threats her team of analysts is tracking ahead of the tournament and how organizations can prepare for their potential impacts. Risk categories highlighted: Physical security Cyber threats Disinformation Civil unrest Travel disruption Severe weather To better understand organizational risks tied to the tournament, download AlertMedia’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Situation Report. 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/.

April 1, 202628 min

Introducing the FUTURE Operations Center Model

Many organizations have strong risk functions, but when disruption hits, siloed teams continue to operate without a unified model. Bruce McIndoe, a global risk advisor with decades of experience, explains why this gap makes it harder to respond quickly and effectively when it matters most. Bruce outlines how organizations can move toward a joint, multidisciplinary model by leveraging shared data and stronger coordination to help teams detect threats earlier, act faster, and protect business outcomes. Episode highlights: Why organizations struggle to move beyond siloed risk functions How to create a shared operating picture to improve response speed The importance of aligning risk reduction efforts to business objectives What metrics leaders can use to measure operational effectiveness 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/.

March 18, 202627 min

Understanding the Rise in Executive Targeting

Threats toward business leaders are rising, and security teams are starting to see the shift firsthand. Bob Hayes, Managing Director and Founder of the Security Executive Council (SEC), shares what his team uncovered after analyzing new data on executive targeting. In this episode, Bob explains what’s driving the surge in incidents, how executive exposure is changing, and why organizations may need to rethink how they assess leadership risk. Key takeaways: What new research reveals about the 313% rise in executive targeting incidents The surprising shift in motives behind many incidents How visibility and circumstance can quickly increase exposure Why leadership risk often extends beyond the C-suite For more insights, explore the Security Executive Council’s Executive Targeting Report and Beyond Incivility Report. 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/.

March 4, 202628 min

How to Build a Proactive Protective Intelligence Program

Corporate security is at a turning point. With rising acts of violence and grievance-driven threats, protective intelligence is no longer confined to executive protection. Melissa Newberg, Global Head of Intelligence at Seerist, explains why it’s becoming the standard operating model for modern security teams.Drawing on her experience building a protective intelligence program at Meta, Melissa outlines how organizations can shift from chasing isolated threats to analyzing big-picture patterns and trends to mitigate potential risk.Episode highlights:Balancing real-time social media monitoring with trend trackingHow to deliver stronger protection with limited resourcesWhy private groups, encrypted apps, and AI-generated content make online threats harder to spotThe 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/.

February 18, 202627 min

Closing Security Gaps With the Zero Trust Model

Dell Technologies’ Global Security Investigations Lead, Bo Bohanan, says most breaches start the same way: someone convinces you they belong. In this episode, Bo shares how his team approaches fraud prevention and investigations, and why Zero Trust is as much about culture and process as it is about tools and technology. From role-based access to physical tailgating, he offers practical ways to tighten security without crushing productivity. Key takeaways: What modern impersonation fraud looks like in the age of AI How to reduce risk with smarter access rules and ongoing checks for unusual activity Why fusion centers reduce silos by routing threat intel to the right teams 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/.

February 4, 202624 min

Inside U.S. Preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Behind every Olympic Games is years of careful planning to keep athletes, officials, and spectators safe. As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Italy, security efforts stretch far beyond the venues, spanning multiple regions, agencies, and international partners. Nick Fanelli, Olympic Security Coordinator at the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), joins the show to break down how the U.S. prepares for one of the world’s most complex security operations. Key takeaways: How international partnerships strengthen threat prevention and response Why long lead times and early planning are critical for complex security operations What the most geographically dispersed Olympic Games in history mean for transportation security Lessons corporate leaders can apply to large events and global travel programs 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/.