Employees who are at risk for workplace violence may exhibit one or more of the following behaviors*. Supervisors should be alert to these behaviors and document and address them as appropriate. The Employee Assistance Program is available to assist employers with handling these issues.
- Attendance problems
- Decreased productivity
- Inconsistent work patterns
- Lingering depression
- Poor on-the-job relationships
- Safety concerns
- Inability to concentrate
- Poor concentration
- Fascination with weapons
- Poor hygiene and health
- Chronic excuses or blaming
- Evidence of Substance abuse
- Issues requiring increased supervision
- Evidence of chronic stress in employee’s personal life
*These behaviors may indicate any number of other problems and may not be indicators of violence.
If you have a concern about an employee, please contact FirstCall for assistance.