It seems that in the last couple of years we have heard more and more stories about violence in the workplace. It is true that these cases are occurring at a higher rate than ever. According to the U.S. Department of Justice statistics, workplace violence represents one-sixth of all violent crimes, eight percent of all rapes, seven percent of all robberies and 16 percent of all assaults.
Experts Agree Experts have various theories to explain the increase in workplace violence.
The good news is that employers can help to prevent workplace violence by following a few simple steps. Hire Better Employees Prevention of workplace violence starts with the hiring process. Employers should thoroughly check the background of each employee. The background check may identify an employee who has a criminal past and who therefore may be prone to criminal behavior. The check may identify employees who have a history of driving while intoxicated or driving recklessly, or who have serious financial problems.