Tag: Brinton Electric Security Services
News Poll: Industry has mixed feelings about millennial employees
August 2, 2017Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Several industry events—including ISC West, ESX and Honeywell's CONNECT—have had presentations dedicated to the topic of millennial employees and how to train them. Security Systems News received both positive and critical responses when it asked for opinions on Generation Y—those born between 1980 and 2000.
“Millennials are a must in the work place for a growing company,” Jason Brinton, owner of Brinton Electric Security Services, wrote...
News Poll: Finding the right employees is a challenge
April 3, 2017Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—A large majority of respondents to Security Systems News' latest news poll say that hiring is a challenge, and 82 percent are looking to fill at least a couple of positions.“The best way to attract 'A' players is to build a culture that those folks find attractive. [This would be] a culture of recognition, meritocracy and enthusiasm. Once you accomplish that your business will become the employer of choice for those candidates that you desperately need to attract to be...
SSN readers look online for news
January 20, 2016Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—News happens daily in the security industry, and most of Security Systems News' readers stay current through online sources and what's sent out through email, according to SSN's latest News Poll.When it comes to news, “[The] preference is on relevance—what will help the company be better positioned for business growth now and in the immediate future and what solutions will best fit our customers and their long-term strategy,” John Wilkinson, general manager...
The security industry gives back
September 16, 2015Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Systems integration firm SSI founded Allegiant Giving to aid veterans and residential security company Alliance Security donates systems to domestic abuse victims. SSI and Alliance are not alone in their charitable efforts—Security Systems News' latest News Poll shows 89 percent of responding companies involve themselves in charities.Per Mar Security Services, as one example, has a structured model for donating. “We have an employee-funded charity program, which...