The holiday season is just around the corner, bringing an influx of shoppers—and an unfortunate uptick in safety risks for retail staff. According to a recent report, 1 in 3 retail workers in Australia and New Zealand are...
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The Imperative Duty of Care: Protecting Lone Workers
In the fast-paced world of business, where autonomy and flexibility are valued, the presence of lone workers has become increasingly common. Whether employees are on remote assignments, working late shifts, or simply handling...
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Duress Phoenix, About Duress, Duress App
The Moment It All Changed – Unfolding the Phoenix Saga 🛡️
The “Aha” Moment That Created Duress Phoenix
Do you recall the last time you had a sudden “aha” moment? One of those moments when something just clicks—when an idea emerges out of nowhere, like a phoenix rising from the ashes?
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Ensuring Safety in Retail: The Growing Demand for Panic Buttons
In the fast-paced world of retail, safety is becoming a paramount concern for workers. Recent surveys and reports highlight a troubling rise in workplace violence and harassment, making it clear that more protective measures...
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Retail, Testimonial, Customer success story, News
Enhancing Workplace Safety: KFC's Success with Duress
When KFC set out to improve workplace safety for their frontline teams, they needed a solution that was both effective and easy to integrate into daily operations. That’s where Duress stepped in, providing state-of-the-art...
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Frontline Workers, Body-worn camera, Duress Eagle
Debunking the Myth: Not all Body-Worn Cameras are Created Equal
When it comes to frontline and lone worker safety, there’s a common misconception that all body-worn cameras serve the same purpose— they just press record, and you’re good to go. However, when you look deeper at the needs of...
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Lone workers, Body-worn camera, Duress Eagle
How Duress Eagle Protects Lone Workers in the Cleaning Industry
In today’s fast-paced environments, the cleaning industry plays an essential yet often overlooked role in maintaining the safety and functionality of workplaces. Whether it’s ensuring the cleanliness of a busy retail store,...
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Duty of Care, Lone workers, Frontline Workers, Duress Benefits, Health & well-being
The Unseen Benefits: How Prioritising Safety Reduces Staff Turnover
We hear this time and time again from organisations we partner with, the link between safety initiatives and staff turnover are hugely correlated and it can’t be overlooked anymore. Beyond the obvious advantages of physical...
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Lone workers, Healthcare, Outreach Workers
Why Community Therapy Chose Duress for Lone Worker Safety
What was the catalyst for considering Duress?
Community Therapy is a mobile health company providing services across New South Wales, Australia. As a mobile service provider, one of the primary risks for the business is the ‘
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