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Safeway reinstates clerk who defended pregnant woman

Helen Jensen — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:39:14 +0000

By Kate Moser Safeway has reinstated Ryan Young, the meat clerk who was suspended without pay for about a month after he intervened in a domestic disturbance at the grocery chain’s Del Rey Oaks store. The company gave Young his job back plus back pay and benefits on Wednesday, a day after Young’s union, UFCW …

Workplace violence: How to deal with it

Ross Arrowsmith — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:24:40 +0000

Beth Mirza Recovering from a violent incident or disaster in the workplace can take months, but having a plan and sources of help prior to the event can make the process smoother. Employees’ emotional reactions to a violent event in the workplace begin within the first few minutes after the event, said experts from AlliedBarton …

Preparation called key to prevent workforce violence

Ross Arrowsmith — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:20:17 +0000

By Michelle Corbet Long-standing employees being laid off creates a high-pressured, competitive work environment. That’s an opportune time for companies to talk with workers about preparing for workplace violence. “Statistically, violent incidents are rare,” said Brent O’ Bryan, vice president of learning and development at Allied Barton Security Services. “We want to spread awareness of …

Risk of violence in federal workplace examined

Helen Jensen — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:09 +0000

By Eric Yoder All federal government organizations are potentially at risk for workplace violence, not just those in high-crime areas or dealing with potentially violent members of the public, according to an agency studying the issue. The Merit Systems Protection Board has released preliminary findings of a study it launched after release of statistics showing …

Workplace violence mitigated by emergency communications plan

Ross Arrowsmith — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:43 +0000

By Matt Dunning With a well-organized, comprehensive emergency communications plan, mid-market companies can significantly reduce the risk of long-term physical, emotional and financial fallout resulting from a violent incident in the workplace, security and risk management experts say. Conversely, failing to develop communication protocols can inflict additional damage on a company. To bolster a company’s …

Workplace Violence and Personal Injury

Ross Arrowsmith — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:53:54 +0000

Harassment and violence in the workplace is a form of abuse and bullying that goes largely unnoticed in this country. Despite the fact that it is not talked of often, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated that roughly 2,000,000 Americans are victims of workplace violence each year. However, not all incidents of workplace violence constitute …

Survey Reveals how Employers Manage Workplace Violence Incidents

Ross Arrowsmith — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:44:56 +0000

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Survey Findings: Workplace Violence, published on February 29, 2012, more than one third of organizations reported that they have experienced violence or threats of violence in their organization. Therefore, it is critical that all employers understand the risks of workplace violence and potential responses to these …

Taking Aim At Workplace Violence

Ross Arrowsmith — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:24:07 +0000

By Edward Boehm A recent shooting death in Long Beach, California, has placed the issue of workplace violence back on employers’ radar-screens. On February 16, a federal immigration agent was shot and killed by a coworker while at the workplace. The shooting occurred after a counseling session escalated into a physical confrontation and then turned …

Beware warning signs to prevent workplace violence

Ross Arrowsmith — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:36:55 +0000

By Dawn House Mike Staver, creator of the audio and video series “21 Ways to Defuse Anger and Calm People Down” (www.thestavergroup.com), says there are myriad ways to defuse anger in the workplace before it escalates to violence or even homicide. He notes the Department of Labor reports that violence-related incidents are the fourth-leading cause …

Manage to get some respect into the workplace

Ross Arrowsmith — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:37:12 +0000

By James McCusker On the last day of March, a wake for Morvin Andre at a North Miami, Fla., funeral parlor was interrupted by gunfire. By the time the shooting ended, two people were dead and 12 more wounded. Morvin, 22, had died earlier in the month while fleeing from store clerks after attempting to …