One of the issues we encounter frequently when helping organizations minimize if not eliminate workplace violence is the fact that so many members of an organization are uncomfortable about reporting it.
It’s more than just being uncomfortable; in all too many cases, staffers are afraid to do so.
Here are the ten reasons most staffers are afraid to report workplace violence:
1). Fear of losing their job, a promotion, or being demoted.
2). Fear of being denied a pay increase.
3). Fear that colleagues will ostracize them.
4). Fear of embarrassment or harassment
5). Fear they will not be believed.
6). If a female victim, fear of being labeled difficult.
7). If a male victim, fear of being considered weak.
8). Fear of reliving the incident when investigated.
9). Fear the incident will be reported in the news where the victim works.
10). Fear of not being able to get another job if the incident is reported.
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TAL Global is an international security consulting and risk management firm with over 28 years of proven experience. We protect people, places, assets, and logistics in an increasingly complex and connected world.
Operating across the full landscape of security risk, our work includes workplace violence prevention, executive protection, investigations, travel security, emergency preparedness, and more.
Our team includes former federal agents, military veterans, executive level leaders, and crisis response experts recognized for delivering results under pressure. We are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and mission driven organizations worldwide.
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