Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey M. Miller is the founder and CEO of Warrior Concepts International. He is a consultant and trainer in the area of workplace violence defensive tactics training and liability-conscious, conflict resolution. He can be reached through his website at www.wcinternational.com. Media and corporate inquiries should call (in the US and Canada) (570) 988-2228.

 Articles by this Author

While the concept of violence in the workplace is not new by any means, any more than workplace violence is an "American-thing," the medical sector is waking up to the reality that it is in a, so-called, league of its own. This article discusses some of the "realities" that sets medical professionals apart from other industries when it comes to dealing with violence in the workplace.

Like many policies, procedures, and programs designed and implemented in the corporate environment, workplace violence plans are typically designed by those with absolutely no knowledge or background in handling violence or aggression. And, as any self-protection expert, will tell you, what seems logical and sounds like it should work on paper, is exactly the opposite in a real world situation!

In Today's world, we expect that certain occupations come with a level of risk. And yet, statistics clearly show that these professionals may not be as at-risk as others. In fact, the list of employees and workers in so-called non-violent, even mundane professions, who find themselves in danger as often, if not more so...

The problem with most workplace violence plans is something that is often invisible to most managers responsible for the development of these policies. And yet, this missing piece could actually leave you and your company holding the proverbial bag, liability-wise, should the unthinkable happen to, or by, one of your employees.



Categories

No categories found.

No popular authors found.
No popular articles found.




Free Trial - Webex MeetMeNow

WebEx MeetMeNow Online Meetings

Get paid to Survey



Free Toll Free Number

Grow your business.  Try RingCentral

1st Month Free Hosting (Coupon Code : freetrial)



30 Minutes Loan Approal

Visit WorldPayDay.com Today!

Free 250 Business Cards

Get 250 Free Business Cards At VistaPrint.com!

Free Trial - Webex PcNow

PCNow 30-Day Free Trial, Remote PC Access