These statistics do not take into account the harassment, stalking, verbal abuse and threats that are daily occurrences in the workplace. The results of workplace violence include lost productivity, absenteeism, turnover, increased medical costs, increased security costs and legal liability. This doesn't even count the emotional toll suffered by all those exposed to violence in the workplace. Finding a Solution Managers, lawyers and CEO's are trying to figure out how to protect their workplaces and prevent the full range of abusive and violent behaviors. They are sorting out what their potential liability may be if such an incident happened.
Workplace violence is of great interest to the community.
Experts John Nicoletti and Sarah Buel were two of the numerous speakers who gave overviews of the workplace violence problem in society. The most dramatic presentation was a description by Karla Harding of the Colorado Department of Transportation shooting in Greeley. Karla survived a gunshot wound inflicted by her co-worker, but lay helpless next to a friend and colleague who died beside her. This year's conference will focus on building skills and prevention. Who is an Antagonist in the Workplace.