Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis T. Wade.

CEO of The Guardian, a private security corporation. The discussion focused on hiring the right people, leadership strategies, and the importance of HR in business success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of HR in Hiring
Wade emphasized that HR is the backbone of any business, ensuring the right people are hired and retained.
He shared insights on how HR principles translate into building a strong security team.

Finding the Right Employees
The Guardian uses a conversational interview approach rather than traditional questioning.
Wade believes that getting candidates comfortable reveals their true personality, helping assess their suitability for security roles.

Key Traits for Security Professionals
Patience is the most important quality—impatient candidates are not a good fit for security work.
Security officers must be calm, observant, and able to de-escalate situations rather than react impulsively.

Reducing Employee Turnover
Wade stressed that treating employees well after hiring is just as important as selecting the right candidates.
He shared strategies for lowering turnover by fostering a supportive work environment.

📘 About Travis T. Wade & The Guardian
Travis T. Wade is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of corporate experience. His company, The Guardian, operates in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, providing armed and unarmed security, personal protection, and private investigations.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis T. Wade.
CEO of&nbsp;The Guardian, a private security corporation. The discussion focused on hiring the right people, leadership strategies, and the importance of HR in business success.
🔑 Key Themes &amp; Highlights
The Importance of HR in Hiring
<ul>
<li>Wade emphasized that HR is the backbone of any business, ensuring the right people are hired and retained.</li>
<li>He shared insights on how HR principles translate into building a strong security team.</li>
</ul>
Finding the Right Employees
<ul>
<li>The Guardian uses a conversational interview approach rather than traditional questioning.</li>
<li>Wade believes that getting candidates comfortable reveals their true personality, helping assess their suitability for security roles.</li>
</ul>
Key Traits for Security Professionals
<ul>
<li>Patience is the most important quality&mdash;impatient candidates are not a good fit for security work.</li>
<li>Security officers must be calm, observant, and able to de-escalate situations rather than react impulsively.</li>
</ul>
Reducing Employee Turnover
<ul>
<li>Wade stressed that treating employees well after hiring is just as important as selecting the right candidates.</li>
<li>He shared strategies for lowering turnover by fostering a supportive work environment.</li>
</ul>
📘 About Travis T. Wade &amp; The Guardian Travis T. Wade is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of corporate experience. His company, The Guardian, operates in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, providing armed and unarmed security, personal protection, and private investigations.
#BEST
#STRAW
#SHMS

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