Workplace Violence

By Christina Morfeld - This article provides tips for dealing with an employee that you suspect is involved in an abusive relationship, strategies for creating a supportive work environment, and resources for victims, managers, and co-workers. (Added: 14-Sep-2002 Hits: 1111 )

By Joni Johnston - As an HR professional, very troubling situations like domestic violence can land on your desk. It's none of your business, it's not your job, but there it is. You need to make some response and that's where Joni Johnston's article is of such help. (Added: 17-Jan-2002 Hits: 1063 )

By NA - Is your company as well prepared as Xerox? Do you have policies and procedures in place to prevent workplace violence? Do your managers and employees know what to do if workplace violence occurs? (Added: 23-Sep-2001 Hits: 1227 )

By Eileen McDargh - In the aftermath of September 11, 2001 we need to reexamine our relationships and the way we treat others in the world. (Added: 13-Sep-2001 Hits: 1150 )

By Debra Littlejohn Shinder - Have you ever been wounded by words? I have, and most of you who are reading this probably have, too. As children, you might have recited the familiar rythme: Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Even then, you probably sensed that it wasn't true. (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 807 )

By NIOSH - This document reviews what is known about fatal and nonfatal violence in the workplace to determine the focus needed for prevention and research. The document also summarizes issues to be addressed when dealing with workplace violence in various settings such as offices, factories, warehouses, hospitals, convenience stores, and taxicabs. (Added: 23-Nov-2000 Hits: 1003 )

By NIOSH - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has found that an average of 20 workers are murdered each week in the United States. In addition, an estimated 1 million workers -18,000 per week - are victims of nonfatal workplace assaults each year. (Added: 23-Nov-2000 Hits: 907 )