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Violence at Work: From Disgruntled Employees and Domestic Violence to Mass Murder

Tuesday,
April 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration:
90 Minutes
Webinar Id:
37243
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$149. One Participant
$299. Group Attendees

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$399. Group Attendees

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Group Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5% of U. S. businesses experience workplace violence yearly. The percentage of workplace violence increases to 50% for organizations with 1,000 employees.

The FBI stated that in 2014 an active shooting incident occurred, on average, once every three weeks. However, given the size of the U. S., the chances of being a victim of a workplace shooting is statistically low. These statistics capture the most severe types of workplace violence but certainly not the most prevalent forms. OSHA reports that roughly two million workers report incidents of violence each year such as harassment, threats, aggressive and belligerent behavior to name a few, which does not include the majority of cases that go unreported. But how is workplace violence defined, and who are the primary perpetrators? This webinar will explore the many aspects of workplace violence.

One study indicated that employers pay $1775 more on each victim of domestic violence annually in terms of medical costs, increased insurance and more.

Additional costs include:
  • Loss of employees through turnover
  • Absenteeism
  • Psychological damage to all - resulting in increased health insurance
  • Cost for worker’s compensation
  • Cost for improved security
  • Damage to property
  • Stolen property - cost of repair or replacement
  • Lawsuits
  • Increased insurance premiums
  • Poor reputation leading to decreased business

Areas Covered in the Session:
  • To define workplace violence
  • To classify the usual types of perpetrators
  • To summarize the warning signs of a potential perpetrator
  • To list known risk factors for workplace violence in terms of positions and locations
  • To identify the high-risk industries for workplace violence
  • To review the laws involved in workplace violence
  • To discuss OSHA’s enforcement policies and procedures and their "general duty clause"
  • To outline recommended prevention of violence strategies
  • To recognize the levels of violence and appropriate responses
  • To identify critical elements of a violence in the workplace policy and procedure
  • To list 10 tips to de-escalate an agitated person
  • To discuss workplace "parking lot" or "guns-at-work" laws
  • To outline the roles and responsibilities of the organization’s stakeholders
  • To explain how to help the workplace and workers recover following a violent episode

Who Will Benefit:
  • Senior and Middle Management, Supervisors, and those on their Organization’s Violence in the Workplace Task Force
Instructor:

Dr. Susan Strauss is a national and international speaker, trainer, consultant and a recognized expert on workplace and school harassment and bullying. She conducts harassment and bullying investigations and functions as an expert witness in harassment and bullying lawsuits. Her clients are from business, education, healthcare, law, and government organizations from both the public and private sector.

Dr. Strauss has conducted research, written over 30 books, book chapters, and journal articles on harassment,bullying, and related topics. She has been featured on television and radio programs as well as interviewed for newspaper and journal articles.Susan has a doctorate in organizational leadership. She is a registered nurse, has a bachelor’s degree in human services and counseling, a master's degree in community health, and professional certificate in training and development.


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