People Don't Go to Work Expecting to be Killed

Violence in the workplace is a leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Going "Postal" has become part of our slang and workplace violence is on the rise. Companies are sitting ducks if they don't take appropriate steps to avert workplace violence. It costs employers over five billion a year. One serious incident of workplace violence can easily cost an employer $ 250,000 or more, not to mention the emotional trauma, pain and devastation it will cause all of your employees. No company is immune but the risks can be minimized.

This issue cuts across industries, geography and company size. It concerns any workplace from a two-employee retail store to a manufacturing facility with thousands of employees. Violence can strike from the outside or from within. The perpetrator can be a stranger or someone known to all. It can be the result of a hold-up, a jealous spouse or lover or a disgruntled employee.

Our research has shown that in the case of employee-on-employee violence, there are two little-known but undeniable facts. The first fact is that violent behavior is not restricted to an employee with a gun. Many companies are experiencing violent behavior every day and don't realize it. If your company has experienced any of the following incidents, it has experienced workplace violence:

Fighting between two employees Verbal intimidation by an employee or supervisor threatening letters, notes, e-mail or faxes Vandalism of company or employee property Possession of weapons on company property Physical assault

All these behaviors lead to developing a violent culture in your company or organization that can end in a tragic incident.

The second little known fact is that there are always warning signs that lead up to a fatal incident. It is never a surprise to everyone. With proper training, procedures and preparation, a potential risk can be identified and prevented before it happens.

Intervention works! Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc. works with companies and organizations to help them identify potential risks and minimize their impact. The result Is a safer, more productive work environment.

Click Workplace Violence find out how we can go to work for you to help minimize the risk of violence, potentially causing an incident that will result in tragedy, suffering, lost production and monumental costs.

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FOR THE PREVENTION OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE