Workplace Violence Workplace violence is a growing problem that cannot be ignored by employers. Employees deserve and need a safe and secure working environment.
Employers are duty-bound to set an acceptable standard for workplace behavior.
Overly tolerant work environments can lead to disaster. An integral part of employer responsibility involves training employees and managers exactly what is expected of them. Supervisors should be taught to recognize warning signs of troubled or potentially dangerous employees. It is incumbent upon the employer to have employee assistance and violence prevention programs available. They must know how, when and where to report unusual behavior, violent acts or threats of violence.