Verbal aggressiveness or outbursts. Offensive electronic communications. Statements about a perceived lack of fairness and desire for revenge. Violence can almost always be traced back to somebody feeling wronged. If you or someone you work with exhibits a number of these characteristics regularly, trouble could be brewing.
Somebody needs to take action.
Unit-specific interventions within organizations about reestablishing attitudes of civility. Organization-wide programs to teach and monitor increased civility. Organizational stress reduction programs. Human resource hotlines. For individuals, referrals to the company's employee assistance program, or a counselor or therapist.