It is quite true that there are common warning signs that can indicate potential workplace violence problems, says Eugene A. Rugala, supervisory special agent for the FBIs National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. There even is a profile of the typical offender. However, he warns, when training employees its important to also remind them that every case is different.
Being able to recharge your batteries is the key to being happy in life or on the job, says Bobby Staten, BSN, MPH, CSP, who employs what she calls motivational humor to help employees learn how to deal with stress. Over the years, Staten has honed the recharging process into five key principles.
The July horror played out in a Meridian, MS, Lockheed Martin plant was a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of workplace violence. The good news is that a growing number of employers have taken important steps to help reduce the likelihood of such events. The even better news is the increased recognition of the critical importance of employee involvement in prevention and that means all your employees.