Businesses spend $170 billion each year on costs associated with occupational injuries and illnesses -- expenditures that come straight out of company profits

Has your organization reached 'military-friendly' status? Do you actively recruit veterans and reservists? Is your military recruiting program effective?

Regaining your ground after a workplace violence incident takes a combination of internal response, external crisis communications and a re-evaluation of your plan.
 

The concept of a violence-free workplace seems simple, almost too elementary to be a corporate issue. But it is a critical concern that demands the attention of senior leadership.

Just as bullying affects thousands of children every day in school, U.S. workers are similarly impacted by adult bullies that they encounter every day in their workplace.

If your company's recruiting strategy doesn't include military veterans and reservists, you are missing out on an opportunity to work with some of our country's most outstanding men and women.

The serious nature of domestic violence in the workplace warrants the attention of senior business leaders, managers, supervisors, employees and security staff.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average of 87 people are injured and two are killed due to workplace violence each day.

Attitudes toward safety and health training vary greatly. Some organizations value health and safety training, and view it as a critical activity, trying to maximize the impact of the training and their return on investment.

Workplace violence can impact every industry and every type of work environment. We must all prepare for the possibility of violent acts in our own workplace.