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In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, businesses face a multitude of risks. From natural disasters to cyber-attacks, the unexpected can strike at any moment. This is why crisis preparedness training is no longer optional; it is essential. Preparing for the worst means more than just having a plan on paper. It means actively practising how to respond, adapt, and recover when a crisis hits. I have seen firsthand how organisations that invest in thorough crisis prepare

Recent findings from the Crane Report revealed something deeply concerning: road workers rank alarmingly high in relative suicide risk data. While we initially struggled to explain this pattern, subsequent research has unveiled troubling insights into the nature of threats these professionals face daily. Verbal abuse toward road workers is common—much like aggression directed at retail or hospitality staff. However, one behavior stood out: workers reported having cups of uri

The construction industry is one of Korea’s biggest employers, with some two million workers labouring in all weathers to improve living standards for all of us. Yet this vital industry also carries one of the highest accident and fatality rates of any sector. Authorities divide construction site accident data between public and private projects. Although public projects slightly outnumber private, collectively there were some 6,180 accidents reported in 2024. Of these, 3,082

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, businesses face a multitude of security challenges. From physical threats to cyber vulnerabilities, the risks are diverse and constantly evolving. How can organisations stay ahead and ensure their resilience? The answer lies in effective security risk audit strategies. These strategies are not just about identifying risks but about optimising resilience to protect people, assets, and operations. Let me walk you through how a wel

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, businesses face risks that can escalate into full-blown crises at any moment. For international companies operating in Asia and UK construction firms, the stakes are even higher. Complex environments, diverse regulations, and cultural differences add layers of challenge to managing emergencies effectively. That’s why having robust emergency crisis response support is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. When a crisis hits, every s

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, businesses face numerous risks that can disrupt operations at any moment. From natural disasters to cyberattacks, the threats are real and constant. This is especially true in Asia, a region known for its dynamic economies but also its vulnerability to various risks. That’s why business continuity planning is not just a luxury but a necessity. It ensures that companies can keep running, protect their employees, and safeguard the

A monk once asked his teacher why his thoughts felt muddled. The teacher gave him a jar of cloudy water and told him to put it on the table. Hours later the sediment had settled, and the water was clear. That clarity requires stillness, is a simple lesson, so relevant today. Every society eventually realises its children are growing up differently from the generation before; for Korea, that moment is now. The change has not arrived quietly; it has come through handphones, alg

I don’t usually watch TV, but recently I caught an impressive show. It wasn't just the material content that captivated me; it was the far-reaching social implications, particularly for young people. The show, Korea Japan Super-match - Korean Wrestlers vs Sumo , pits Japanese sumo wrestlers against Korea’s traditional wrestlers. What struck me most, as someone who has had the good fortune of living in both countries, was the deep respect each athlete showed their opponent and

When we reflect on South Korea’s extraordinary transformation, from war-torn devastation to a global economic powerhouse, we rightly...

At the fruit counter of a major supermarket, I felt the “squid-card” VIPs were watching me through the cameras hovering above, slurping...

I recently spoke at a corporate training event on personal safety. The audience, mainly women, worked in the financial sector, and as the...

Subway arson, elderly men, and the emotional embers beneath Korean society Footage from Seoul’s recent Line 5 subway arson attack showed...

Daegu now holds a strange new title: Korea’s cocaine capital. Yes, you read that right. According to a national wastewater analysis, the...

What predators see, and what we fail to understand.   If you are like me, the parent of a 14-year-old girl who seems to think she is 25...

In my previous post, I discussed the risks associated with individuals taking ADHD medication while working on construction sites due to...

I truly believe that HR professionals who make great efforts to hire persons with neurodiverse conditions are well intended, not just to...

Cocaine-related deaths continue to rise across England and Wales. Snorting cocaine ( and other drugs ) can result in a condition often...

Understanding Involuntary Responses in Sexual Assault: Breaking the Silence

To suggest the UK's stabbing spree is because of knives, is to suggest that spoons make us fat!! Anthony Hegarty MSc

1st February 2025 This week, UK media reported on the guilty pleas of Bethany Hill, 26, and her boyfriend, Zabien Burns, 34, for the...