Intervene sooner to stem rising tide of military suicide

“The military’s suicide prevention effort is failing, and we must find out why,” said Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., at a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing on the issue.

The 5 Things Every American Business Leader Should Do To Shield Themselves From A Cyberattack

Inside attacks can happen. Malice does not always have to be the reason for a cyberattack. A threat actor can target an otherwise loyal employee based on his role or access level and coerce him into breaching the company’s security on behalf of an external third party.

How government benefits programs became a nightmare for banks

The Oscar Slap Fallout And Workplace Violence

Recent example of workplace violence at the 2022 Oscar ceremonies when comedian Chris Rock was assaulted while working onstage.

Shaping a Culture that Will Retain Employees

If employees do not feel comfortable in the environment within the organization—chances are they will not be staying for long. Here are ways to shape a culture that drives employee loyalty.

Are you fostering a toxic workplace without even knowing it?

A toxic work culture or environment is more than ten times more likely to make someone quit than dissatisfaction with compensation.

Tech is an ideal solution to workplace culture issues

Tom Miller, CEO of Vienna, Virginia-based ClearForce, outlines three steps to improve internal culture and squash toxicity (yes, technology is involved).

How Employers Can Prevent Workplace Toxicity and Retain Workers

The American workforce continues to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. At the end of 2021, U.S. job openings stood at nearly 11 million, and over 4 million people quit their jobs in December alone.

ClearForce and the Cyber Guild Partner to Prevent Cybercrime

ClearForce CEO Tom Miller recently joined the Cyber Guild’s Governance, Risk and Compliance Community. The Cyber Guild’s commitment to attracting diversity to all levels of the industry and to ensuring opportunities are as universal as talent make them a key part of the cybersecurity workforce.

To fix company culture, focus on the people

The pandemic has forced workers to seriously rethink priorities. As business leaders look for ways to better themselves, they need to focus more on their biggest driving force towards meeting goals: motivated employees. Our CEO Tom Miller spoke with HR Morning about reviving workplace culture in 2022.

Workplace harassment is still happening remotely

38% of employees experiencing harassment through email, video conferencing, chat apps, or phones

ClearForce Adds Former Deputy General Counsel of the National Reconnaissance Office, Anna Cotton, to its Board of Directors

Anna Cotton’s legal and security background will be essential to the continued development of ClearForce’s insider threat services and the legal framework for compliance

MCINTIRE ALUMNUS IS ON A MISSION TO REDUCE VETERAN SUICIDE

ClearForce CEO engages with his Alma mater to reduce veteran suicide

Identity fraud in the Payroll Protection Program.

“Every dollar that goes out to a fraudulent application is a dollar that’s not going out to a business that really needs these resources.”

Renowned Suicide Prevention Expert Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber joins ClearForce’s Board of Advisors

As the founder and director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project, Dr. Posner will strengthen ClearForce’s ongoing efforts in the suicide prevention space

Newchip demo week

We’re looking forward to showcasing our company story at the Newchip Accelerator demo week next week.

$80 billion of fraud since the start of the pandemic.

The Emergency Injury Disaster Loan Program has seen nearly $80 billion of fraud since the start of the pandemic. When Congress approved the EIDL and PPP programs, fraudsters got to work stealing from the government.

Michael Hudson writes in The Hill

Our VP Col. Michael Hudson writes in The Hill about the steps agencies should be taking right now to protect themselves in case the next threat comes from the inside.

ClearForce Adds Former Deputy Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, James “Jim” Byrne, to its Advisory Board

Jim Byrne’s mix of public- and private-sector experience will aid ClearForce’s risk management and suicide prevention efforts

Former FBI Special Agent and Chicago PD Superintendent Jody Weis joins ClearForce Advisory Board

With over 30 years of Army and law enforcement experience, Weis will help ClearForce’s suicide prevention and public safety efforts

Oklahoma veteran homelessness, suicide rates were on the rise before pandemic

Troubling new data shows that the number of veterans experiencing homelessness or committing suicide was on the rise in Oklahoma before 2020.

Ask these questions and save a life: Everyone can learn to help prevent suicide

Michael Hudson of ClearForce: Lessons I Learned From My Military Experience About How To Survive And Thrive During A Time Of Crisis

"In this interview series, we are exploring the subject of dealing with crisis and how to adapt and overcome."

Senate Hearing On Capitol Riot Underscores Value Of Intelligence In Preventing And Managing Crisis Situations

If you think an intelligence failure can’t lead to a crisis, then think again.

5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees

As a part of my series about the “5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote The Mental Wellness Of Their Employees” I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Miller.

Active duty suicide rates ‘on par’ with civilians, concerns grow for National Guard members in 2020: Pentagon

Suicide among active-duty U.S. military members is comparable with the rate of suicides among the U.S. adult population, a new Pentagon report highlights.

Opinion: Veteran suicide crisis demands our full attention

Veterans are our heroes; our protectors; our fathers, mothers, sons and daughters.

Texas leads SBA pandemic relief loan fraud in national prosecutions

The director of a Houston funeral home tried to embezzle millions of dollars from loans designed to help small businesses during the pandemic

'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' is preparing to return amid investigation

Ellen DeGeneres is getting ready to return to work amid allegations of misconduct at her daytime talk show.

Last Thursday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report saying that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Security officers now require a more comprehensive insider threat solution

COVID-19 has initiated a whole new host of cybersecurity threats.

Has There Been $1 Billion in PPP Fraud?

Last Thursday, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report saying that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...

Remote, But Not Ready – 5 tips for business owners navigating our new normal

Most if not all nonessential businesses have either closed completely or shifted to a remote model....