The Employee Safety Podcast

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are approaching, and with them come a multitude of potential threats that could impact organizations throughout the election cycle.Sara Pratley, SVP of Global Intelligence at AlertMedia, breaks down the election-related risks her team of analysts are tracking, and shares practical steps leaders can take to protect their people and operations.Key risks Sara discusses:Election-related demonstrations and political violence that could disrupt business operationsAI-generated misinformation and disinformation that may influence employees, customers, and communitiesCyber threats targeting election infrastructure, organizations, and critical servicesClosely contested or disputed races that could extend uncertainty and disruption beyond election dayFor more insights, download AlertMedia's 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections Situation Report here.The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

Robby Dunn-Bernstein, Head of Global Safety, Security, and Intelligence at a major technology company, believes a strong internal brand can help security teams earn greater influence and become more valuable partners to the business. Robby shares how his team built that brand around being innovative, trusted, and reliable. To strengthen security’s brand across the business, Robby recommends: Creating safety resources employees want to engage with Making security communications timely and relevant Building partnerships that bring security into conversations earlier Empowering team members to take ownership and innovate The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

Think of business resilience like a rubber band. The goal is to build an organization that can stretch when disruption hits without breaking or losing its shape. After three decades working in emergency response and business resilience, Andy Lapierre knows what makes that flexibility possible. In this conversation, Andy explores what separates organizations that react to disruption from those built to adapt. Andy's questions for business resilience leaders: Can your organization bend when disruption hits, or does it have to stop and recover? Are your response resources simple enough to use under pressure? Can you explain preparedness in terms your audience cares about? Have you identified the right incident leaders before you need them? The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

Trust is the foundation of every strong security program, according to Joella Dunn-Bernstein, Head of Security at an innovative aviation company. Joella draws on her experiences in intelligence and security operations at organizations like World Bank to explain how risk leaders can build security cultures that empower employees. Joella shares practical advice for communicating risk in ways that resonate with workers and how to create an environment where employees feel safe and secure, no matter where they work. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Tailor risk communication to different audiences for greater impact Build trust by making security a partner instead of an enforcer Adapt security programs to match organizational culture and priorities The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.

When the pressure is on, people do not rise to the level of their plan. They fall to the speed of their clarity. That’s why safety information should be easily accessible when people need it most.Joe Heinzen is the CEO of WorldSafe, an organization that helps leaders make safety and resilience guidance more understandable, actionable, and usable before something goes wrong.In this episode, Joe challenges the idea that documentation equals readiness. He explains why plans buried in binders and disconnected systems often fail during high-stress moments.What you’ll hear from Joe:Why safety guidance should feel as accessible as a basic human needHow cognitive overload turns complex plans into operational failureWhat the first few minutes of an incident reveal about an organization’s readinessWhy every organization needs backup decision-makersThe Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at https://www.alertmedia.com/podcast/.