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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…
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Types of violence Employer directed Domestic related Commercial related Terrorism
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Workplace Programs
Security Policies and
procedures Train Adjust
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Predictors – reliable?
Offered a threat? History of violence? Instincts? Trigger?
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Profile of Killer Narcissistic Victim Controlling Co-workers Conspiracy theories
Profile (continued) Gun ownership Fault Grievances Mountains from Molehills Anger
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Profile (continued)
Task oriented; Insensitive
Humor Record Drug abuse Racist groups
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Red flags Humiliation Rejection; Loss Anxious Disturbed Personality becomes
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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
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Termination Feedback and
Accountability Pressure When? Who? Vent Decision by Company
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Disputes Alternative dispute resolution Employee Assistance
Programs
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