Tag: Femac Security Solutions
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...
Megamergers: benefit or pitfall?
March 16, 2016Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Industry consolidation will accelerate this year with two megamergers—the Tyco/JCI deal and the ADT/Protection 1 merger—expected to close by the end of 2016. Does this activity help or hurt the industry? Respondents to Security Systems News' latest news poll who said massive consolidation is good just barely edged out those who said these megadeals hurt the industry. Meanwhile, another group of respondents said they have other things to worry about.
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Conference attendance depends on companies more than show
October 28, 2015Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—Before attending a conference, security executives pay more attention to their budget, timing and their current projects than what the show offers, according to responses in Security Systems News' latest poll. But, when it comes to the show, respondents were almost evenly split between location, attendees/keynotes/speakers and “something different.”
Attending a conference depends on money, time and current company projects, according to 69 percent.
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Integrators '20 under 40' 2015—Corey Hendrix
October 13, 2015Spencer Ives
Corey Hendrix, 32Vice president, Femac Security SolutionsRegister, Ga.Awareness is the most important factor in attracting young and talented workers to the security industry, says Corey Hendrix, “Just letting them know that we're out there,” he said.“One thing we've done is we go after people in these tech schools,” Hendrix said. “They think they have to go work for somebody like Amazon or Google. Whereas, there's something exciting right in their backyard, something...