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Workplace Violence - Tough Times Mean Increased Trouble For Companies Like Yours By : Jeffrey M. Miller Experts have long agreed, and research has proven that violence, including violence in the workplace, increases dramatically during troubling times. The focus of this article is to recommend specific action that managers can take right now to make sure that their company and staff do not fall victim to the effects and financial impact of workplace violence. Workplace Violence in the Health Sector - An Administrator's Greatest Concern By : Jeffrey M. Miller Of all the myths, false beliefs, and misinformation that's bandied around about workplace violence in the health sector and violence in the workplace in general, there is one that is causing more harm than good. I've found that, by and large, the greatest concern of administrators and managers is not that there is violence in their facility, but in handling those situations that cannot be prevented. 9 Most Common Myths About Workplace Violence That Put Your Company at Risk By : Jeffrey M. Miller While we can't do much about what people believe in general about the world around them, we can take personal responsibility for what we believe ourselves - especially when our beliefs center around our own personal safety. This article explores the most common myths about workplace violence and how these unfounded beliefs actually serve to perpetuate and aggravate the problem of violence in the workplace. The Passive-Aggressive Employee - A Workplace Violence Time Bomb By : Jeffrey M. Miller The attitudes regarding the topic of workplace violence seem to be as varied as the forms this type of aggression takes. Opinions range from ignorance and avoidance, where thoughts like, "That kind of thing doesn't happen here," are the norm; all the way to the development of plans and procedures for preventing it from happening. Human Resources - Empowering Employees to Deter Workplace Violence By : Jeffrey M. Miller In the realm of human resources, no other issue poses as much of a threat to the life of your company, not to mention the safety of your employees, as that of workplace violence. In the past several years, one of the primary focuses of conscientious HR managers and CEOs has been toward finding and creating training programs and procedures that will minimize the impact of this threat to both the company and its lifeblood - the employees working for it. Workplace Violence in the Medical Sector - A Unique Perspective By : Jeffrey M. Miller While the concept of violence in the workplace is not new by any means, any more than workplace violence is an "American-thing," the medical sector is waking up to the reality that it is in a, so-called, league of its own. This article discusses some of the "realities" that sets medical professionals apart from other industries when it comes to dealing with violence in the workplace. Workplace Violence - Nurses, Doctors & Other Medical Professionals Top the List By : Jeffrey M. Miller If you're like most people, you'd be surprised to find out that medical professionals, including nurses, doctors, even x-ray technicians and in-home care workers are more at risk for violent attacks than any other service profession. And yet, it's true. Corporate Workplace Violence Plan - Will Yours Fail When You Need It Most? By : Jeffrey M. Miller The problem with most workplace violence plans is something that is often invisible to most managers responsible for the development of these policies. In fact, the missing piece is rarely, if ever, covered by even the most expensive of consultants. And yet, this missing piece could actually leave you and your company holding the proverbial bag, liability-wise, should the unthinkable happen to, or by, one of your employees. Why Most Workplace Violence Plans Aren't Worth The Paper They're Printed On By : Jeffrey M. Miller In Today's world, we expect that certain occupations come with a level of risk. When we think of dangerous jobs, we immediately make mental note of those most at risk. And yet, statistics clearly show that these professionals may not be as at-risk as others. In fact, the list of employees and workers in so-called non-violent, even mundane professions, who find themselves in danger as often, if not more so... Is Your Company's Workplace Violence Plan a Waste of Paper? By : Jeffrey M. Miller Many companies have met this threat by hiring consultants who specialize in the prevention of workplace violence. And, after hundreds of hours and many thousands or millions of dollars, they have what they believe to be the answers to eliminating the liability and cost to life and property that this type of aggression often leads to. But, have they really done anything at all? 7 Reasons Why Most Workplace Violence Plans Are Flawed From The Beginning By : Jeffrey M. Miller Like many policies,procedures,and programs designed and implemented in the corporate environment,workplace violence plans are typically designed by individuals,groups,or committees with absolutely no knowledge,understanding,or background in handling violence or aggression.And,as any self-protection expert,police officer,or soldier will tell you what seems logical,rational,and sounds like it should work in a planning session,is usually exactly the opposite when the brown stuff is hitting the fan! Workplace Violence - A Growing Concern By : Jeffrey M. Miller Workplace violence has become one of the biggest concerns for managers, corporate executives and Human Resource Departments in the past several years. In fact, the shear number of incidents of workplace violence is staggering. Workplace Violence - 8 Tips For Spotting Early Warning Signs By : Jeffrey M. Miller One of the greatest threats facing both employees and the companies they work for, is workplace violence. It has become the leading cause of death for women and the second leading for men, following closely behind motor vehicle accidents. In fact, the best estimates now being reported show that 1-in-4 employees will be the victim of workplace violence this year alone.