Workplace Violence Prevention

Employers can make safety a priority with proactive strategies like prevention planning, tailored training, and fostering a culture of safety.

A lot gets written about workplace violence, either in the aftermath of an incident or about how to minimize the possibility of such an event.

The pervasiveness and severity of domestic violence impacting the workplace demands the attention of employers, managers, human resources and security staff, experts agreed.

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has many CEOs and workers on edge, and some HR departments are taking dramatic steps to bolster security.

Two recent shootings in California have left the Asian American community reeling. These tragedies represent an alarming trend of violence and hostility against Asian American people, which can trickle into the workplace.

In May, news outlet Politico reported that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, sparking fervent debates nationwide related to abortion rights.

As the coronavirus pandemic rolls into its second year, discrimination against Asian-Americans continues.

A full 96% of employed domestic violence survivors report problems at work due to their abuse, and 44% of full-time employed adults in the U.S. report experiencing the effects of domestic violence at work. Here’s how HR can help.