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May 24 2012

Workplace violence: How to deal with it

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 …

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May 23 2012

Preparation called key to prevent workforce violence

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 …

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Apr 23 2012

Limiting impact of workplace violence

By Matt Dunning While there is no way to fully eliminate the risk of a violent incident occurring within the workplace, comprehensive crisis prevention and response planning can help companies greatly reduce an incident’s impact, a panel of experts said last week at the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.’s conference in Philadelphia. Of course, …

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Apr 23 2012

Workplace violence policies and background checks are essential components of a prevention plan

By Kara M. Maciel, Epstein Becker Green Sadly, workplace violence continues to be a topic that challenges many organizations. Indeed, as the news reports continue to remind us, employees and non-employees often take out their aggression and violent acts within the workplace. As the recent attacks at hospitals in Pittsburgh and in Washington, D.C. demonstrate, …

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