--- title: "Empowering Retail Workers: Safety Solutions for the Holiday Season" description: Retail staff face rising safety risks during the holidays. Duress provides real-time support, deterrence & 24/7 monitoring to keep teams protected. image: https://blog.duress.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Retail_holiday_season.png --- [ Enquire now ](https://duress.com/pages/book-a-demo) [ Get a quote ](https://duress.com/pages/get-a-quote) [![duress-logo-standard-black](https://blog.duress.com/hubfs/Duress/Images/Placeholder/duress-logo-standard-black.svg "duress-logo-standard-black")](https://duress.com) Close menu [ Enquire now ](https://duress.com/pages/book-a-demo) [ Get a quote ](https://duress.com/pages/get-a-quote) - [Body-worn camera](https://blog.duress.com/tag/body-worn-camera) - [Duress Falcon](https://blog.duress.com/tag/duress-falcon) - [Duress Eagle](https://blog.duress.com/tag/duress-eagle) # Empowering Retail Workers: Safety Solutions for the Holiday Season December 3, 2024 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**](https://www.hcamag.com/au/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/1-in-3-retail-workers-consider-quitting-amid-safety-concerns-report/513803) in Australia and New Zealand are considering quitting their jobs due to safety concerns, with [**34% feeling unsafe**](https://www.hcamag.com/au/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/1-in-3-retail-workers-consider-quitting-amid-safety-concerns-report/513803) at work during this busy period. For those working alone or on frontline teams, the challenges are real: **shoplifting (28%)** and **hostile customer interactions (23%)** top the list of concerns. Add to this the expected [**70% staff shortages**](https://www.hcamag.com/au/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/1-in-3-retail-workers-consider-quitting-amid-safety-concerns-report/513803), and it’s no surprise that workers feel vulnerable. ## **A Journey to Safer Workplaces** At Duress, we’re committed to addressing these issues with innovative safety solutions. Many of our retail partners started with the [**Duress Falcon**](https://blog.duress.com/falcon), a compact, **discreet** duress alarm that provides instant access to help. For lone workers and frontline workers facing hostility, the Falcon offers reassurance that managers, supervisors, or even emergency services are just a **click** away. ![Duress Falcon; workplace safety device](https://blog.duress.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Duress_falcon_discrete_body_worn_camera.png) But as safety concerns grow, so does the need for proactive measures. That’s why more retailers are adopting the [**Duress Eagle**](https://blog.duress.com/eagle), our new **body-worn camera**. Beyond offering the same emergency support as the Duress Falcon, the Duress Eagle acts as a **deterrent**, with high-definition video recording that de-escalates incidents before they get out of hand. ## **The Stats Speak for Themselves** The demand for solutions like these is clear: - **48% of retail workers** want video security systems to feel safer. - **39%** say alarm systems would improve their work environment. The **Duress Falcon** and **Duress Eagle** check both boxes, providing visibility, real-time support and 24/7 emergency monitoring, all with the click of a button. The results are transformative: employees feel protected, morale improves, and businesses see fewer incidents of theft and abuse. ![Duress Eagle - advanced body-worn camera](https://blog.duress.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Eagle_body_worn_camera.png) ## **Creating Safer Spaces for Retail Teams** This holiday season, let’s shift the narrative. With the right tools, retail workers don’t have to approach the busiest time of year with fear. Devices like the [Duress Falcon](https://blog.duress.com/falcon) and [Duress Eagle](https://blog.duress.com/eagle) are empowering teams across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring that safety is never compromised. Are you ready to prioritise your team’s safety? Learn how our solutions can help protect your retail staff this season and beyond. 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