HR Tip of the Month
Workplace Violence
Every June, during safety month, it’s important to look at factors that impact employee health and well-being on the job. One area that has been receiving more and more attention lately is that of workplace violence. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 1.7 million U.S. workers are injured in workplace assaults each year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that on average, 800 deaths each year are related to workplace violence. Overall, violence in the workplace accounts for 18% of all violent crime in the country.