How Temporary Guard Services Support Disaster Recovery Operations

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Natural disasters leave organizations with more than just physical damage; they also must navigate increased security risks, operational vulnerabilities and pressures to resume as normal. Temporary guard deployments provide a stabilizing force during the clean-up and rebuilding phases, ensuring assets are protected, operations stay on track, and employees and partners can return to work safely.

Workplace Safety & Security: Building a Strong Safety Culture for National Safety Month 2025

A group of male construction workers wearing safety gear, including yellow hard hats and safety glasses

June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health risks and safety hazards in the workplace and beyond. Founded by the National Safety Council, this month-long observance focuses on minimizing unintentional injuries and promote safer environments across the United States. In this article, we will explore strategies for building and sustaining workplace safety culture.

Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies: How to Create a Safer Work Environment

Employees seated in a training room attentively listening to a workplace safety presentation, with a projector screen at the front and an orange-colored wall in the background.

Workplace violence affects every industry, posing risks to employee safety, business continuity and legal compliance. At Protos, we believe that prevention starts with preparation. In this article, we explore actionable workplace violence prevention strategies, training approaches and risk management frameworks to help organizations create safer, more resilient environments.

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Phone: 203.941.4700

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.