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Violence at Work
Author | : Duncan Chappell |
Publisher | : International Labour Organization |
Total Pages | : 390 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9789221179481 |
Violence at work, ranging from bullying and mobbing, to threats by psychologically unstable co-workers, sexual harassment and homicide, is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic levels in some countries. This updated and revised edition looks at the full range of aggressive acts, offers new information on their occurrence and identifies occupations and situations at particular risk. It is organised in three sections: understanding violence at work; responding to violence at work; future action.
Workplace Violence
Author | : Kim Kerr |
Publisher | : Butterworth-Heinemann |
Total Pages | : 345 |
Release | : 2010-05-21 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0080959210 |
Workplace violence in all its forms is becoming more prevalent and pervasive every year. Workplace Violence: Planning for Prevention and Response gives a comprehensive account of the problem using a multi-faceted approach to the issues surrounding workplace violence incidents, addressing how the topic affects victims, witnesses, the workforce, family members, and management. A series of chapters helps organizations to form action and response plans to manage incidents both large and small. The focus also includes organizations that are forced to address violent individuals in settings where law enforcement may not be immediately available. Kerr speaks first-hand about complex issues like corporate liability for violent or threatening acts committed by employees, as well as issues of privacy, and he includes chapters written by experts on legal issues, cyberthreats, and anger in the workplace. This book belongs on the desk of every security manager and HR professional, and offers solid advice to all managers regardless of the size of their organization. - Details the problem from all angles to help the reader design a comprehensive strategy for all constituent groups - Provides proven, detailed support for creating policies and procedures, awareness, and response training - Discuses real-life case studies to help readers understand how to apply strategies discussed in the book
Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence
Author | : Mark A. Lies |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
Although workplace violence cannot be eradicated, employers can take steps to prevent the likelihood of a violent incident, and to better manage the aftermath if one does occur. This book is a practical guide for those charged with addressing workplace violence concerns either on behalf of their employer or their client. The contributing authors represent a variety of experiences and opinions, including mental health clinicians, security experts, workplace safety researchers and practitioners, and lawyers and provide valuable information and advice on: The problem of workplace violence and the different forms it takes, The underlying psychological factors that may prompt someone to act out violently, Potential legal issues, such as employer liability or due process rights of public employees, Tools available to employers to avert or reduce the likelihood of an incident. Book jacket.
Workplace Violence
Author | : Christina M. Holbrook |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2018-07-03 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1315352664 |
Workplace Violence: Issues in Threat Management defines what workplace violence is, delves into the myths and realities surrounding the topic and provides readers with the latest statistics, thinking, and strategies in the prevention of workplace violence. The authors, who themselves have implemented successful workplace violence protection programs, guide novice and experienced practitioners alike in the development of their own programs.
Handbook of Workplace Violence
Author | : E. Kevin Kelloway |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 705 |
Release | : 2006-01-24 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1452263965 |
In the Handbook of Workplace Violence, editors E. Kevin Kelloway, Julian Barling, and Joseph J. Hurrell Jr. bring together the contributions of leading researchers to provide summaries and unique perspectives on current theory, research, and practice relating to workplace violence. This is the most up-to-date resource available providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge regarding all aspects of workplace violence and aggression. Part I summarizes the leading theoretical perspectives on violence and aggression and provides prevalence estimates for aggression and violence in North American workplaces. Part II focuses on leading experts in the field summarizing what is known about the sources of workplace violence (e.g., partner violence, communal violence, industrial relations violence, public-initiated violence) forms of aggression in the workplace (e.g., emotional abuse, workplace bullying, cyber-aggression) and populations (e.g., occupations, youth) at special risk for workplace violence and aggression. Part III considers the experience of victims as well as individual (e.g., critical incident stress debriefing) and organizational (e.g., selection, training) interventions designed to prevent, or ameliorate the consequences of workplace violence. This is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Health Psychology, Public Health, and Employee Assistance Programs. It is also an excellent textbook for graduate courses in Organizational Behavior, Occupational Health Psychology, and Organizational Psychology.
Violence in the Workplace
Author | : S. Anthony Baron |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780934793490 |
Presents a profile of a violent perpetrator. Provides training tips for staff working with a potentially violent public. Includes ways of identifying early warning signs in a disgruntled employee, and a choice of model policies for providing post-trauma support counselling.
Violence of Work
Author | : Jeremy Milloy |
Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2020-11-24 |
Genre | : Labor |
ISBN | : 1487523432 |
The Violence of Work demonstrates that violence has always been an important part of work under capitalism. The editors explore workplace violence in a diverse range of North American workplaces from the nineteenth through the twenty-first century.
Dealing with Workplace Violence: A Guide for Agency Planners
Author | : Melvin Basye |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1999-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 078818086X |
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management presents the full text of a handbook entitled "Dealing with Workplace Violence: A Guide for Agency Planners," published in 1998. The handbook discusses how to establish workplace violence initiatives. The handbook covers the basic steps of program development, case studies, threat assessment, considerations of employee relations and the employee assistance program, workplace security, and organizational recovery after an incident.
Workplace Violence
Author | : Vaughan Bowie |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1134045158 |
Reaching beyond the current emphasis on equipping 'primary responders' - such as police, paramedics - to react to violent incidence in the workplace, this book also addresses the experiences of 'secondary responders' - including managers, human resources staff, unions, humanitarian aid workers - and their training and support needs.