Understanding Workplace Violence: A Guide for Managers and Employees
by Michele A. Paludi, Rudy V. Nydegger, and Carmen A. Paludi
From Amazon.com: This is a thoughtful and measured practicum from which to observe and handle workplace events, which, unfortunately, are escalating. The statistics stupefy; according to a recent Society for Human Resource Management survey, 58 percent of those surveyed report managerial threats by disgruntled employees, 17 percent report intentional and malicious computer virus downloading by associates, and 10 percent are victims of product tampering. What’s more, the American public seems to be relatively sheltered, learning of these events primarily through the media. Add to that list, contends Paludi and her team, sexual harassment and domestic violence, which affects more than simply home and family. With well-considered research (and a battery of books to her credit, such as The Psychology of Sexual Victimization, 1999), she easily dismantles common myths such as “the post office is the worst place for violent acts” and “children are not affected by domestic violence,” then continues by building new, more realistic perceptions. Her plea for corporate policies, training, and heightened awareness and actions is communicated through actual case histories, occasional interviews with experts and field HR professionals, plus ready-to-use statements, procedures, and other tools. Sobering and much-needed information. Barbara Jacobs Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved.
