Few things are as frightening in the work environment as an incident involving workplace violence. Incidents ranging from disgruntled employees to armed robberies to fatal incidents can have long-lasting impacts on employees, customers, and your organization’s reputation. At Bryghtpath, we’re often asked to give examples of recent notable workplace violence incidents as a part of …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #100: But they are weird!
It’s our one-hundredth episode! In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & Chief Executive Bryan Strawser, we discuss a common employee comment about someone in the workplace they may find threatening, which is “But, they are weird!”. How can we evolve our assessment behind simply reporting that someone is “weird” and focus …
Managing Uncertainty Podcast – Episode #100: But they are weird!Read More
9 significant workplace violence incidents from 2019
According to the National Safety Council, the fourth leading cause of deaths at work is from assaults. In 2017, there were 18,400 workplace violence incidents involving assault. Of those, 458 people died. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as “any threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior” …
9 significant workplace violence incidents from 2019Read More
Managing Uncertainty – Episode #42: Threat Severity Levels
What factors would make a threat “high risk” versus “medium” or “low risk”? Are there threat severity levels that could be used to make these definitions? What are some good examples of low, medium, and high-risk threats? In this episode of the Managing Uncertainty Podcast, Bryghtpath Principal & CEO Bryan Strawser addresses these questions as …
Managing Uncertainty – Episode #42: Threat Severity LevelsRead More
Significant workplace violence incidents in the second half of 2018
2018 has unfortunately continued the trend of having violence dominate the news cycle. According to the Gun Violence Archive, for example, there have already been over 300 mass shootings this year alone. Even religious places such as synagogues are at risk for violent incidents. Workplace violence in the U.S. and Canada is no exception. The biggest problem that …
Significant workplace violence incidents in the second half of 2018Read More
Recent Notable Workplace Violence Incidents from 2017
Note: This article covers workplace violence incidents from 2019. For a more up-to-date free briefing on significant workplace violence incidents for the past few years, see our free report on Notable Workplace Violence Incidents, updated annually. There are few things as frightening in the work environment as an incident involving workplace violence. Incidents ranging from disgruntled …
Recent Notable Workplace Violence Incidents from 2017Read More
Top 5 reasons your company needs a comprehensive workplace violence program now
When I began working in the workplace violence prevention field I was eager to get started and learn everything there was to learn because who doesn’t want to prevent violence? It seemed obvious to me that this was an important initiative for my organization and I wanted to make a difference. What I didn’t quite …
Top 5 reasons your company needs a comprehensive workplace violence program nowRead More
The first three steps for starting up a workplace violence & threat assessment program
tarting anything new can be a struggle, as can revamping or adding to existing programs. Often an organization will experience a violent event that can cost them both monetarily and have serious reputational impacts. Even worse, a violent event can lead to loss of a beloved co-worker and family member with long-lasting impact on the …
The first three steps for starting up a workplace violence & threat assessment programRead More