Compliance
Navigating the Department of Corrections LMS Landscape: A Complete Guide
Selecting an appropriate Learning Management System (LMS) for the Department of Corrections requires a nuanced understanding of the facility’s operational needs, security concerns, and goals. This expanded guide delves deeper into each question, offering insights to help make an informed decision for correctional facility LMS needs. Specialization for Correctional Facilities Why it matters: A generic…
Read MoreBest Practices for Implementing LMS in Correctional Facilities
In today’s rapidly evolving correctional environment, the importance of effective training and education cannot be overstated. Learning Management Systems (LMS) have become pivotal in streamlining these processes, offering unparalleled flexibility, security, and efficiency. Meridian Knowledge Solutions stands at the forefront of this technological revolution, providing cutting-edge LMS solutions tailored to the unique needs of correctional…
Read MoreSecure Cloud-Based Learning Solutions Tailored for DoD’s Needs
Balancing security with cloud solutions is a significant consideration for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) organizations as more applications migrate to the cloud. Cloud-based teaching and learning solutions offer the DoD many benefits, such as scalability, cost-efficiency, and anytime-anywhere learning – but they also introduce security challenges. DoD requires protection of its data at…
Read MoreSecure Your Sensitive Data with Meridian’s SOC 2 Type II Certified LMS
Meridian Knowledge Solutions recently completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification. The SOC 2 audit is a voluntary compliance standard that measures an organization’s compliance and operational processes, encompassing many fields relating to cloud and cybersecurity. As a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) with customers in both government and commercial sectors, being SOC…
Read MoreMitigate Workplace Violence With Foundational Compliance Training
According to a study cited by the CDC, within 27 years, approximately 17,865 people were killed due to workplace homicide. The rate of workplace violence incidents varies depending on the occupation. From 2015 to 2019, corrections officers were ranked with the highest rate of nonfatal workplace violence cases, with an average rate of 149.1 occurrences…
Read MoreHow Training Can Alleviate Quiet Siege Within Correction Facilities
What correction facilities never prepare for is a lack of personnel. But given the pandemic and its many associated challenges, this is the new reality. As employees quit or retire, some state prisons are experiencing upwards of 70% staffing shortages. With this increase in employee retirement and the pursuit of other careers, Correction Officers should…
Read More2022 Corporate Training Strategies: Realignment
In 2022, we have lessons from 2021 combined with cautionary tales of catastrophic proportions from 2020. Looking ahead, we should take stock of what we can proactively build today to manage a future catapulted into the unknown. Planning for the future can often feel daunting. 2020 and 2021 accelerated the future, forcing many people &…
Read MoreAre You Ready to Replace Retiring Workers?
State agencies and local municipalities expect a significant rise in the retirement rate of their workforce during the next five years. Firefighters, police officers, and other public safety personnel are expected to make up a significant portion of all retiring workers. This trend is primarily because staff in these emergency service roles are typically eligible…
Read MoreCompliance Training: Are you Reactive or Proactive?
Many companies and government agencies consider compliance training just another item to tick off a checklist. This viewpoint can cause organizations to neglect many fine points when planning a compliance training program. Compliance training can ensure an organization follows the laws and regulations across the various regions where it does business, avoiding fines and penalties.…
Read MoreGDPR: 5 Questions Answered
The GDPR: 5 Questions Answered In a rapidly evolving digital world, privacy issues concern both businesses and individuals. The European Union is addressing these concerns with a new rule called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), harmonizing privacy laws throughout the EU and mandating a greater level of protection for citizens’ data. What does the…
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