How Leaders Can Prevent Violence at Work

Your company has an emergency plan for a fire, so why is the plan for an active threat just eh? It probably won't happen here. We get it. It's heavy stuff. But preparedness isn't about fear. It's about planning and action. Here's three things your team needs to know right now. First, know your exits, not just the main door. Every employee should know at least two different clear paths out of the workplace. Second, agree on a code word, an agreed upon non alarming phrase to signal an issue without causing panic. It's the difference between a minor disruption and a full on crisis. Third, report what you see. The biggest defense is prevention. Don't dismiss concerning behavior. The warning signs are almost always there. If you know what to look for, stop treating workplace violence as an uncomfortable what if and start treating it like the serious security risk it is. Preparedness is always your smartest policy. We built a free Active Assailant Response and Prevention checklist so you can stop worrying and start building out your plan. Download the checklist now. Link in the description.