Workplace Violence Prevention

Workplace violence encompasses any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. This can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can impact and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors.

Stay informed with SHRM’s latest news and resources on recognizing and mitigating these risks.

Latest Workplace Prevention News & Insights

Two recent shootings in California have left the Asian American community reeling. These tragedies represent an alarming trend of violence and hostility against Asian American people, which can trickle into the workplace.

In May, news outlet Politico reported that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, sparking fervent debates nationwide related to abortion rights.

As the coronavirus pandemic rolls into its second year, discrimination against Asian-Americans continues.

A full 96% of employed domestic violence survivors report problems at work due to their abuse, and 44% of full-time employed adults in the U.S. report experiencing the effects of domestic violence at work. Here’s how HR can help.

​About half (48 percent) of surveyed HR professionals said their organization had at some point experienced workplace violence, according to research released today by the Society for Human Resource...

Prior to Russia's invasion, Ukraine had become one of the world's largest hubs of IT professionals working remotely for global companies. The war has dramatically shifted the recruitment of Ukrainian programmers, but many are still ready and willing to wo

The Nov. 5, 2009, mass shooting at the Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, that left 13 dead and 29 wounded points to the importance of companies creating a culture of awareness, says a workplace threat...

Research shows that people don't just become active shooters or attackers in a snap. Part of the prevention process demands an awareness of the indicators that signal someone has started walking down the path towards orchestrating a violent attack. Here

Member Resources

The state of Texas that has developed a workplace violence prevention standard for healthcare settings.

This toolkit provides information for employers on preparing for and responding to workplace violence incidents.

Suicide threats should always be taken seriously. The human resource professional or the employee's supervisor may be the first person to identify a potentially suicidal employee, so it is critical to recognize the warning signs and encourage at-risk e...

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