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November 6, 2025 Posted by Hector Leano in Location-Based Alerts, Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification, Internal Communications tagged HRIS, HR information systems

Accurate employee data forms the foundation of every successful communication plan. In an emergency or critical event, knowing who to contact and how to reach them can determine whether people get the help and information they need in time. A modern mass notification system that integrates with an HR platform keeps your employee information up-to-date and ready to be used …

October 30, 2025 Posted by Dan Banning in Location-Based Alerts, Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Mass Notification, Internal Communications tagged emergency alert systems, mass communication, employee safety

The day the water rose On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene brought flash flooding to Erwin, Tennessee. At 10:39 a.m., Impact Plastics lost power as water began pooling outside. By 10:51 a.m., supervisors told workers they could leave if they felt unsafe, but it wasn’t issued as a clear evacuation order. Within the next hour, conditions changed fast. By around …

August 15, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

DALLAS, August 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RedFlag, a leader in mass notification software, today announced its latest technology update. This update includes an additional communication channel: desktop alerts. Reaching people quickly and effectively is a complicated task. For companies with a workforce using desktop computers or those with limited access to mobile devices, like receptionists, retail workers, and employees in …

June 13, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Advances in technology have always come with more advantages than disadvantages, which is why people are always so quick to embrace them. One of these many advances has revolutionized the way in which people are able to send and receive information. This advancement is in the form of emergency notification systems. The software can be used in different capacities, by different …

June 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification, Internal Communications

Many businesses are working on preparing for the California Workplace Violence Prevention Law deadline this summer. Having a plan in place is critical – and so is communicating about it. An incident that disrupts normal day-to-day business can strike an organization at any time. In fact, crisis management and business continuity threats impacting businesses are growing. In particular, California’s violent …

May 10, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Making the most of what information technology and digital marketing channels have to offer is no longer a novelty in the corporate environment, yet some companies from industries other than retail and hospitality still don’t understand the need of a professional and effective communication system. In the industrial environment, the use of modern communication solutions and the implementation of communication …

May 7, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

DALLAS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Reaching people quickly and effectively is a complicated task, especially in noisy, distracting environments – and especially when mobile devices are limited. Desktop notifications are highly effective in capturing employees’ attention, offering an impactful and disruptive way to ensure critical information is immediately seen and acted upon right where employees work – on desktops, laptops, …

April 13, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Advances in technology have always come with more advantages than disadvantages, which is why people are always so quick to embrace them. One of these many advances has revolutionized the way in which people are able to send and receive information. This advancement is in the form of emergency alert software. These systems can be used in different capacities, by …

March 14, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

Every small business owner knows that the right tools for the right job can make all the difference between failure and success. And that includes having a mass notification app to communicate vital information with employees in real time. This article explores some of the benefits of mass alert systems for small businesses, as well as some of the features …

April 5, 2024 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

Advances in technology have always come with more advantages than disadvantages, which is why people are always so quick to embrace them. One of these many advances has revolutionized the way in which people are able to send and receive information. This advancement is in the form of mass notification software. These systems can be used in different capacities, by …