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 only up to date resource currently available to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge regarding all aspects of workplace violence and aggression.
Dying on the job Brown, Ronald D; Brown, Ronald D
2013., 2012, 2012-11-15
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Dying on the Job is the first book on workplace violence to focus exclusively on workplace murder. While some perpetrators are certainly mentally impaired, many workplace murders are committed by ...people considered to be “normal.” Brown explores the various motives and drives that spark workplace murder, and answers hundreds of questions that are usually asked only after a workplace murder rampage has already occurred. Are men or women more likely to commit workplace homicide? How can people more easily spot those likely to commit workplace murder? What are some of the warning signs? How often is "suicide" used as workplace revenge? The answers to these questions and more are based on more than 350 actual cases of workplace murder, and the answers are often surprising. Brown also addresses different areas of prevention, counseling, and rehabilitation, and analyzes different approaches to gun control for both management and employees to make their job a safer place to work.
Introduction to Security, Seventh Edition, presents the latest in security issues from security equipment and design theory to security management practice. This complete revision of the classic ...textbook has been reorganized to reflect the industry changes since the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. It includes new coverage throughout of terrorism as it relates to cargo and travel security, potential areas of attack and target hardening techniques, and the use of current technologies to combat new threats. The book begins with a new chapter on the development of Homeland Security in the United States. Traditional physical and guard security is covered in addition to advances in the electronic and computer security areas, including biometric security, access control, CCTV surveillance advances, as well as the growing computer security issues of identity theft and computer fraud. The Seventh Edition provides the most comprehensive breakdown of security issues for the student while detailing the latest trends, legislation, and technology in the private and government sectors for real-world application in students' future careers. As the definitive resource for anyone entering or currently working in the security industry, this book will also benefit law enforcement personnel, security consultants, security managers, security guards and other security professionals, and individuals responsible for Homeland Security.
This book is a comprehensive guidebook of therapeutic de-escalation techniques for nurses and other healthcare professionals to improve safety in healthcare facilities. Readers will explore the ...concepts of aggression (including risk factors), de-escalation, and therapeutic communication. They will also learn how to perform mental status assessments, manage and even prevent aggressive behavior, and practice conflict resolution, and--when faced with individuals with depressive disorders, suicidal ideation, and/or self-injurious behavior (SIB)--engage in crisis intervention. Specific therapeutic interventions for difficult behavioral issues associated with schizophrenia, dementia, bipolar disorder, cognitive impairment, anxiety and panic disorders are also covered, as are stress-management techniques to help patients cope, tips for creating a caring and healing environment to stop violence before it starts, and a framework for building a healthcare violence prevention program. Nursing students and healthcare professionals of all educational levels will find this book to be immensely valuable. De-escalation is one of the most valuable skills a healthcare worker can possess. Indeed, all healthcare workers need this vital skill to help ensure their safety in the healthcare environment. It's not uncommon for healthcare professionals to encounter an agitated or aggressive person. How that healthcare worker responds will dictate whether the situation is defused or escalated--perhaps even resulting in physical violence. The goal of this book is to ensure the result is the former--to prevent healthcare violence, and to foster a safe healthcare workplace that benefits all and promotes peace and safety for everyone.
The overwhelming occurrence of domestic violence in our society makes it more than likely there are-or will soon be-victims in your workplace. This timely book will help you recognize, respond to and ...prevent domestic violence and reduce your direct liability as an employer. Written by a domestic violence specialist, the book's 10 chapters provide valuable insight into the complexities of dealing with domestic violence in business. It is recommended reading for human resource professionals, managers, and business owners who want to prevent an incident through policy and program development or be ready to intervene in case of a crisis. It is also a critical resource for domestic violence advocates, employment law attorneys, security personnel, and occupational health professionals. Highlighting cases of actual incidents of workplace violence, Counting the Cost is a comprehensive resource that will help you: Recognize the warning signs of domestic violence; Handle legal issues; Develop appropriate policies; Understand the impact of domestic violence on business; Know what to do if the batterer is an employee; Communicate with victims; Make your entire workplace more secure; Train employees on domestic violence protocol; With Counting the Cost as your guide, you can overcome any reluctance to get involved in such "personal matters," save valuable employees from termination, and gain-in return-years of loyal and dedicated service.
No presente artigo analisa-se o assédio sexual como sendo uma das formas mais graves de violência praticada contra as mulheres no contexto do trabalho. Identificam-se os factores de risco e as ...vítimas mais vulneráveis. Estuda-se as consequências do assédio para as vítimas e no contexto organizacional onde ele ocorre. Problematiza-se o assédio no continuum de violência geral experimentada pelas mulheres.
A situation that requires an internal investigation can range from something that can be handles internally, before it has a chance to escalate, to something serious enough to warrant involvement of ...a governmental or regulatory agency such as the Equal Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, or OSHA. In some cases criminal activity could be involved, which would require law enforcement involvement. Since there are likely to be consequences from an internal investigation, your ability to properly lead and/or conduct an investigation into the matter can be the difference between discovering what really happened, or not. This short book will provide you with guidance, insight and practical tools to use. The information will help you identify key issues and make important decisions concerning the investigative process, as well as make you a better investigator. This book is part of the HR Skills Series designed to help managers plan for and manage changes in such areas as consumer demand, workforce turnover, production and performance standards.
La violencia en el trabajo es un problema creciente para las organizaciones pues conlleva importantes costes para la propia organización, sus miembros, y la comunidad. De sus diferentes dimensiones, ...la violencia organizativa es una de las menos investigadas. El presente estudio aporta evidencia sobre la relevancia que dicha dimensión tiene en el desarrollo de las conductas violentas en el trabajo. Los resultados obtenidos indican que las prácticas que implementa una organización inciden sobre los niveles de violencia que se dan en el trabajo. Para el desarrollo de organizaciones saludables, libres de violencia, la dirección de la empresa ha de adoptar un enfoque holístico y contemplar prácticas más relacionadas con la gestión de recursos humanos, que con factores de liderazgo o de diseño de puestos.
