In a recent SHRM study, 90 percent of Human Resources professionals say their organization addresses workplace safety via a screening process for potential or current employees. However, this should be just one prong of the strategy. Work environment violence isn’t just limited to physical assault and guns. It also includes stalking, harassment, threatening words or conduct, and other similarly subtle behavior. MP’s HR experts outline the critical elements of a comprehensive workplace violence policy to include in your employee handbook. Read the article to:
– Learn the 6 key elements of any workplace violence policy
– Get best practices for outlining consequences
– Find out why a workplace violence policy must cover protected classes
– Understand how to develop an investigation process