Tim’s Talks: How to Prevent Workplace Violence

Preventing workplace violence is crucial to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. During this presentation, Tim provides practical tips on preventing workplace violence.

Understanding Workplace Violence

Understanding the types of workplace violence and their causes is a fundamental step toward prevention. Workplace violence can range from verbal threats and harassment to physical attacks or homicides. Contributing causes range from conflicts between employees and issues with management, to incidents involving customers or other non-staff.

Tim’s presentation includes a pragmatic approach to workplace violence and bullying prevention. A former law enforcement professional and current security services company CEO, Tim will shares his extensive knowledge and experience in handling human aggression in the workplace. Audiences will:

• Learn what causes workplace violence
• Identify the definition and types of workplace violence
• Learn a proactive approach to preventing violence, including how to develop a clear anti-violence policy (see more detail below)*
• Learn a proactive approach to preventing workplace bullying

*Develop a Clear Policy

During his presentation, Tim will review this important workplace violence prevention tool. A clear, written policy that defines workplace violence and sets forth consequences for violations should include the following:

1. Define what constitutes violence: The policy should clearly define the types of violent behavior, including physical assault, threats, intimidation, and harassment.
2. Set strict consequences: Be clear about the consequences for violating the policy, including termination, legal action, or other disciplinary measures.
3. Provide a reporting mechanism: Employees should know how to report incidents of violence without fear of retaliation.

Contact Tim to speak to your organization about this always-timely topic.