Tag Archive: Workplace violence

May 24 2012

Safeway reinstates clerk who defended pregnant woman

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 …

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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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May 22 2012

Book provides solutions to incivility and workplace bullying in healthcare

Press Release A shameful culture of incivility has infected the healthcare workplace. It’s leaving healthcare workers feeling exhausted, hopeless and dissatisfied. Incivility in healthcare (which includes backstabbing, bullying and belittling) chases good people away from the field at a time when we need them the most. But, that’s not even the worst part. Incivility in …

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