Workplace Violence News

Responding to Violence

Ross Arrowsmith — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:21:23 +0000

By Angel Abcede No retailer wants to think about crime at his or her stores, especially acts of violence. But experts say being prepared and responding quickly can have both economic and emotional benefits. In a CSP CyberConference on responding to violent crime in the workplace, Bob VandePol, president of Crisis Care Network, Grand Rapids, …

How to Prevent Workplace Bullying: An Interview with Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D.

Helen Jensen — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:00:05 +0000

By Jathan Janove Workplace bullying has become a hot topic. Employers are paying increased attention to the issue since many states are considering legislation that would create remedies for employees victimized by bullying. Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D., National Director of Client Training for Ogletree Deakins, is a recognized expert in the field of workplace violence. …

Bullying by a supervisor

Ross Arrowsmith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:26:51 +0000

By Pattie Hunt Sinacole Q: I joined a company in Boston in late 2013. The culture is problematic. Our supervisor regularly demeans and ridicules employee mistakes. Instead of dealing with it privately, he reprimands employees in a public manner. He picks on a few of my quieter colleagues, who he knows won’t speak up for …

Lessons for protecting your employees, customers, and brand

Ross Arrowsmith — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:13:14 +0000

By Katie McBreen It’s no surprise that Dr. Larry Barton, one of the world’s leading experts in threat assessment and workplace violence, packed the room in yesterday’s afternoon keynote at the NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo. And boy did he deliver. When talking about these issues, it’s impossible not to be intrigued and frightened …

AU: Walking the fine line between reasonable performance management and bullying

Ross Arrowsmith — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:26:36 +0000

By Nichola Constant & Erin Lynch On 21 March 2013, the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 (the Bill) was introduced into Federal Parliament for consideration and debate. While the Bill contains a number of changes to the Fair Work Act 2009, one of the most controversial amendments is the introduction of new anti-bullying measures. The …

EEOC Shows Employers That Domestic Violence Can Enter The Workplace And Pose Discrimination Issues

Helen Jensen — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:00:33 +0000

By Hirschfeld Kraemer The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently published Guidelines for employers to handle issues involving employees or applicants who are victims of sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, or stalking. Sadly, given the prevalence of domestic violence in our country, employers everywhere employ someone who has been or is currently subjected to …

Bullies can thrive in the workplace

Ross Arrowsmith — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:48:26 +0000

By David Bertola We hear stories about kids being bullied on playgrounds and in school. But adults can be bullied, too. As it turns out, bullies in the workplace achieve high levels of success. A workplace bully, according to University at Buffalo professor Darren Treadway, who recently completed a study on the topic, is someone …

Maryland Company Cited for Workplace Violence Hazards after Stabbing

Ross Arrowsmith — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:25:02 +0000

OSHA has cited Maryland’s Integra Health Management for workplace violence hazards following the fatal stabbing of an employee last December by a patient. While the incident occurred at the patient’s home and not the workplace, it was during a required face-to-face hospitalization risk assessment. (OSHA News Release) “This incident could have been prevented if the …

Bosses From Hell: Workplace Bullies In The Non-Profit Sector

Ross Arrowsmith — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:21:36 +0000

By Carey Goldberg “Oh, I get it! She was the boss from hell!” I exclaimed as I was halfway through the Boston Globe exposé headlined, “No record of academy head’s doctoral degree.” At first, I didn’t particularly care whether the longtime overseer of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a little-known Cambridge gathering place …

Expansion of Workplace Harassment and Violence Reprisal Complaints?

Ross Arrowsmith — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:36:11 +0000

By Louise Béchamp, Karen M. Sargeant and Brian P. Smeenk Most occupational health and safety statutes across Canada contain provisions that prohibit employer reprisals for workplace health and safety matters. While the outcome of complaints made by workers regarding employer reprisals is always fact specific, employers had been taking comfort from several recent decisions. Those …