Workplace Violence_SL

Workplace ViolenceHow to anticipate, avoid, and protect

Steve Lovig, PHR, MSAdjunct Professor, Coles College of Business Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Campus

Each week in the US:

# of employees murdered while on the job?

# of employees assaulted while at work?

Estimated cost? Murder …. #1 cause of death on the job… Accidents - #1 cause of death…

Steve LovigKennesaw State University 2015

Types of violence Employer directed Domestic related Commercial related Terrorism


Workplace Programs

Security Policies and

procedures Train Adjust


Predictors – reliable?

Offered a threat? History of violence? Instincts? Trigger?


Profile of Killer Narcissistic Victim Controlling Co-workers Conspiracy theories

Profile (continued) Gun ownership Fault Grievances Mountains from Molehills Anger


Profile (continued)

Task oriented; Insensitive

Humor Record Drug abuse Racist groups


Red flags Humiliation Rejection; Loss Anxious Disturbed Personality becomes

worseSteve LovigKennesaw State University 2015

Flags? Threats Report; Investigation Backgrounds, Criminal Drug/Alcohol – pre-

employment, post-accident, suspicion, random

Weapons in Parking lot? Steve LovigKennesaw State University 2015

Actions? Pre-employment Solo work Terminate Benefits


Termination Feedback and

Accountability Pressure When? Who? Vent Decision by Company


Disputes Alternative dispute resolution Employee Assistance

Programs


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