Violence
Summary: Violent, threatening or harassing behaviour should never be acceptable in the workplace. Our free resources can help with developing policies and strategies to prevent or respond to situations that put employees at risk. These free resources can help.
For leaders
Having effective and enforceable policies to Prevent violence in the workplace is a first step. Communicating these policies and supporting two-way communication about the practicality and comfort with implementation is the next step.
Responding promptly, appropriately and fairly is crucial when there is potential for workplace violence. Violence response for leaders offers practical questions to help you assess the likelihood of further violence.
Legal obligations in some provinces mandate protection for employees at risk of Domestic violence, highlighting the importance of having policies and strategies in place to prevent tragic incidents and support those affected.
Violence articles and resources
The list that follows includes the resources linked to above as well as related information that may be more specific to your current situation:
Try the following tips to refine or create effective and enforceable policies to prevent violence at work. These strategies can help you develop and communicate policies for leaders and employees.
Questions for assessing an employee's propensity for violence in the workplace. Consider recommending that the employee see a trauma counsellor.
Approaches to identify and respond when you feel an employee may be at risk of domestic violence. It's mandatory in some provinces for employers to protect employees who are at risk.
Trauma is a subjective experience for everyone. This is also true for the way we interact and respond to triggering situations after experiencing a traumatic event. On this page, you’ll find steps you can take to help manage trauma.
Learn how to develop policy, processes and training to address and eliminate harassment in the workplace. This resource provides practical considerations and strategies for addressing bullying.
How to help someone who is experiencing psychosis until professional help arrives or the crisis resolves. Learn about warning signs, symptoms, de-escalation and how to be supportive and safe.
Psychological injury can happen as a result of severe stress or trauma. There are approaches to building resilience that make it less likely that psychological injury will be as severe in impact or duration. The strategies shared are intended to be part of team building or employee development activities and are not clinical in nature.