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Workplace Violence No. 1 ConcernA survey of 300 U.S. corporate security directors revealed that the issue of greatest concern was workplace violence. A distant second in a tie was Internet/Intranet security includes more than a quarter of the Fortune 1000 companies. (Howard Parker-Helpline)
Workplace Violence Research Institute:
Articles from the Institute:
Workplace Violence: An Employer's Guide "With proper planning and effective programs, employers can dramatically reduce incidents of workplace violence." What's Growing in the Corporate Culture? Success of a workplace violence prevention program depends to a large extent on the executive committee set up to establish and oversee the program. Positive Steps for Screening Out Workplace Violence "There are no perfect solutions for ending workplace violence called an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control but one California company has designed and implemented a screening program that comes close." Preventing Violence in the Workplace "Few would argue that over the past ten years, occupational violence has become a serious problem facing workers and employers alike." Corporate Liability: Sharing the Blame for Workplace Violence Negligent hiring and retention lead to lawsuits when store management fails to screen the applicants it employs. The Cost of Workplace Law Suits to American Business It is estimated that workplace violence resulted in a $36 billion annual loss.
Guardian Security Systems: Workplace Violence: A White Paper Allen: A Business Nightmare: The Dangerous Employee Franklin & Gringer: Avoiding Workplace Violence Alschuler: Balancing
Employers' Workplace Violence Concerns with the Rights of
Psychologically Disabled under ADA
Government Resources:
US DOL/OSHA: Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention (1996) Informational & Instructional Package for both Employers and Employees.
US Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice Statistics: Violence & Theft in the Workplace
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