Tag Archive: Workplace shootings

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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May 14 2012

Workplace violence mitigated by emergency communications plan

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 …

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May 11 2012

Workplace Violence and Personal Injury

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 …

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