Continuing Education Credits:
- HRCI – 4 HR(General) Credits
- SHRM – 4 PDC’s
Schedule: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
In today’s dynamic workplace environment, HR professionals, managers, and supervisors play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and productive atmosphere. This program equips these leaders with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and manage violence effectively. The program begins by offering a comprehensive understanding of workplace violence, including its various forms, statistical impact, and legal frameworks. This foundational knowledge is critical for any leader responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of their team.
Identifying risk factors is another vital aspect covered in the training. Understanding early warning signs, high-risk environments, and individual risk factors enables leaders to proactively address potential threats. The training also delves into the development and implementation of effective prevention strategies, such as creating a robust violence prevention policy, promoting a positive workplace culture, and enhancing environmental safety measures. These proactive steps are essential for minimizing the likelihood of violent incidents and fostering a secure work environment.
Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of training and awareness. Leaders learn how to design and implement training programs for employees and management, conduct awareness campaigns, and establish comprehensive incident handling procedures. Knowing how to respond immediately to incidents, report them correctly, and provide first aid and support to affected individuals is crucial for minimizing harm and ensuring swift recovery. These practical skills are indispensable for maintaining order and trust within the organization.
Post-incident management, legal and ethical considerations, and the development of a comprehensive workplace violence program are also thoroughly covered. Leaders are taught how to conduct investigations, support affected employees, review incidents, and continually improve their prevention strategies. Understanding legal responsibilities, employee rights, confidentiality, and ethical issues further empowers leaders to handle workplace violence with integrity and professionalism. By attending this program, HR professionals, managers, and supervisors gain the knowledge and confidence needed to create a safer, more supportive workplace for everyone.
Program Features
- Expert trainer with extensive HR experience and legal expertise
- Comprehensive coverage of essential HR topics and legal compliance requirements
- Interactive and engaging training format with practical examples and case studies
- Pre- and post-test to assess learning outcomes and measure program effectiveness
- Opportunity for Q&A and networking with peers and HR professionals
- Certificate of completion upon successful program completion
Why Attend This Training Program
- Advanced Handling Techniques: Develop sophisticated techniques for identifying, preventing, and managing workplace violence, tailored for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation: Learn to identify early warning signs, high-risk environments, and individual risk factors associated with workplace violence.
- Comprehensive Prevention Strategies: Develop and implement robust workplace violence prevention policies.
- Legal and Ethical Proficiency: Understand your legal responsibilities as an employer and the rights of employees related to workplace violence.
- Comprehensive Program Development: Learn to develop a comprehensive workplace violence program, including risk assessment, crisis management, and communication plans.
Topics Covered
- Definition and Types of Workplace Violence
- Statistics and Impact
- Legal Framework
- Recognizing Early Warning Signs
- High-Risk Situations and Environments
- Employee Risk Factors
- Creating a Violence Prevention Policy
- Environmental Design and Safety Measures
- Promoting a Positive Workplace Culture
- Employee Training Programs
- Management Training and Support
- Awareness Campaigns
- Immediate Response to Incidents
- Incident Reporting Procedures
- First Aid and Medical Response
- Investigation Procedures
- Supporting Affected Employees
- Review and Follow-Up
- Legal Responsibilities of Employers
- Employee Rights
- Confidentiality and Ethical Issues
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Building a Crisis Management Team
- Communication Plans
- Continuous Improvement and Evaluation
- Collaboration with External Resources
- Technology and Tools
- Case Studies and Real-Life Examples
- Best Practices and Industry Standards
- Final Assessment and Certification
Target Audience
- Current HR Directors: Professionals already holding HR Director positions seeking to update their skills and stay abreast of the latest trends and practices in handling workplace violence.
- Senior HR Managers: Experienced HR Managers looking to take the next step in their careers and prepare for roles at the director level by gaining advanced skills in managing workplace violence.
- Aspiring HR Leaders: Individuals aiming to transition into senior HR roles, such as HR Directors or Vice Presidents of HR, and seeking the necessary skills and credentials in workplace violence prevention and management.
- HR Business Partners: HR professionals who work closely with senior management and need to understand workplace violence management at a higher level to support strategic decision-making.
- Talent Development Managers: Those responsible for employee development and succession planning who are looking to expand their capabilities in fostering a safe and supportive work environment.
- Organizational Development Professionals: Individuals focused on organizational change and development, looking to enhance their understanding of how strategic HR practices can prevent and manage workplace violence.
- HR Consultants and Advisors: Independent consultants and advisors who provide strategic HR guidance to organizations and need to stay current with best practices in workplace violence prevention and response.
- Small Business Owners/CEOs: Leaders of small to medium-sized businesses who often take on HR responsibilities and need a deeper understanding of how to create a safe work environment.
- HR Professionals in Transition: Individuals between roles or looking to shift their career path within HR, aiming to increase their marketability and job prospects by gaining expertise in managing workplace violence.
- HR Academics and Educators: Educators and researchers in the field of human resources or related fields looking to update their knowledge and incorporate current practices in workplace violence management into their teaching and research.
- Non-HR Executives: Executives from other departments who collaborate closely with HR and need to understand the strategic importance and functions of workplace violence prevention and response within an organization.
- Employee Relations Managers: Professionals responsible for handling employee relations issues, who need to be adept at managing conflicts that could escalate into workplace violence.
- Corporate Security Managers: Individuals responsible for the overall security of the workplace, seeking to integrate HR strategies into their security plans.
- Health and Safety Officers: Professionals focused on occupational health and safety, looking to enhance their knowledge of workplace violence and its impact on overall workplace safety.
- Compliance Officers: Individuals ensuring that organizations adhere to laws and regulations, aiming to understand legal responsibilities and best practices related to workplace violence.
- Training and Development Coordinators: Those responsible for designing and implementing employee training programs, seeking to include comprehensive training on workplace violence prevention and response.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators: Professionals managing EAPs, looking to provide better support services related to workplace violence.
- Labor Relations Specialists: Individuals dealing with unionized work environments, who need to manage and mitigate workplace violence issues that may arise during labor disputes.
- Diversity and Inclusion Officers: Professionals focused on creating inclusive workplaces, looking to address how workplace violence intersects with issues of diversity and inclusion.
- Public Sector HR Managers: HR professionals working in government or public institutions, seeking to understand and manage workplace violence within the context of public sector organizations.
Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of the program and its objectives.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Module 1: Introduction to Workplace Violence
- Definition, types, statistics, and legal framework.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Module 2: Identifying Risk Factors
- Early warning signs, high-risk situations, and employee risk factors.
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Module 3: Prevention Strategies
- Developing prevention policies, environmental design, and promoting a positive culture.
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Module 4: Training and Awareness
- Employee and management training programs, awareness campaigns.
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Break (15 minutes)
12:15 PM – 12:35 PM: Module 5: Handling Incidents
- Immediate response, reporting procedures, first aid, and medical response.
12:35 PM – 12:55 PM: Module 6: Post-Incident Management
- Investigation procedures, supporting employees, and review and follow-up.
12:55 PM – 1:15 PM: Module 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Legal responsibilities, employee rights, confidentiality, and ethical issues.
1:15 PM – 1:35 PM: Module 8: Developing a Comprehensive Workplace Violence Program
- Risk assessment, crisis management team, communication plans, and continuous improvement.
1:35 PM – 1:50 PM: Case Studies and Real-Life Examples
- Analysis of case studies and discussion of best practices.
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM: Open Floor for Questions and Discussions
