Curtis” had been fraying at the edges for weeks — grueling hours and problems at home. Sullen and irritable with co-workers at the trucking company for which he worked, he finally unloaded on “Cecil.” He had heated exchanges with the dispatcher for months. One day the usual argument intensified into something more. Curtis pushed Cecil to the ground, striking him multiple times.
The cost of workplace hostilities cannot be ignored — exceeding $120 billion annually, according NIOSH. Violence in your workplace carries a heavy toll, in addition to emotionally scarred or injured or murdered workers. Unwanted media scrutiny and publicity precipitates immeasurable damage to your corporate brand and reputation for years to come. Workplace hostilities contribute to increased absenteeism, excessive use of sick leave and reduced productivity among staff.