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Research Report Summary - Keeping the Workplace Safe from Threats: Exclusive research from HR.com and Paycom
There is a virtual consensus among HR professionals that organizations have a duty to protect employees from workplace threats, according to new research conducted by HR.com in partnership with Paycom.
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Workplace violence is on the rise. There have been several incidences during the past couple of years - from the 2015 WDBJ-TV shooting which occurred on-air to the most recent Aurora shooting - that reminds everyone that it is time companies do more than what they have been doing so far.
Five people lost their lives and five police officers were wounded in a terrifying workplace shooting that took place on 15 of February in Aurora, IL. Five people lost their lives and five police officers were wounded in a terrifying workplace shooting that took place on 15 of February in Aurora, IL.
There is a virtual consensus among HR professionals that organizations have a duty to protect employees from workplace threats, according to new research conducted by HR.com in partnership with Paycom.
In the wake of workplace threats and incidents nationwide, businesses are taking a closer look at their own threat and crisis management plans and policies. HR is an essential component in planning for workplace emergencies, which is a critical step in mitigating workplace violence.
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