{"id":1792,"date":"2023-08-24T10:53:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T14:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2023-08-24T10:56:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T14:56:40","slug":"how-to-deal-with-workplace-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2023\/08\/24\/how-to-deal-with-workplace-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal with Workplace Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Workplace physical, verbal, or psychological threats can severely impact employees’ morale, productivity, and well-being. Both employers and employees must recognize, address, and prevent these threats to ensure a safe and harmonious work environment. This blog post aims to provide practical strategies for dealing with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you can address the issue, you need to recognize it. Workplace threats can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are faced with an immediate threat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintain a record of the threat, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always report it to your immediate supervisor, the Human Resources department, and the security team if your organization has one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the threat is criminal, contact the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to trusted colleagues or friends about the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider seeking counseling if the threat has impacted your well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See if your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program and what that entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Familiarize yourself with workplace policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understand your legal rights. In Ohio, employers are legally obliged<\/a> to provide a safe working environment for all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consult with a lawyer if your reports are ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Employers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A safe workplace is a collective responsibility. Employers must provide the necessary tools and environments for employees to feel safe, and employees must be vigilant and proactive in reporting and addressing threats. By working together, you can create workspaces where everyone thrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Aggression and violence in the workplace is on the increase for most companies that fail to recognize and be PROACTIVE about it.” <\/p>\nTimothy Dimoff, President of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n As a former law enforcement officer, Tim Dimoff applies his firsthand experience with aggressive and violent perpetrators to business operations best practices. Aggressive violence and behavior only decrease when not invited into the workplace. Protect your business by learning practical techniques and procedures to address employee threats before it’s too late.\u00a0Contact<\/a>\u00a0Tim to schedule his\u00a0Dealing with Employee Threats<\/a>\u00a0presentation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Workplace physical, verbal, or psychological threats can severely impact employees’ morale, productivity, and well-being. Both employers and employees must recognize, address, and prevent these threats to ensure a safe and harmonious work environment. This blog post aims to provide practical strategies for dealing with them. Recognize the Threat Before you can address the issue, you need to recognize it. Workplace threats can be: Do Not Engage If you are faced with an immediate threat: Document Everything Maintain a record of the threat, including: Report the Threat Always report it to your immediate supervisor, the Human Resources department, and the security<\/p>\nPrevention is Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Deal with Employee Threats Before They Escalate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n