By Kit Goldman, President and Founder, Workplace Training Network, Inc.
Three important measurements of safety in your workplace are:
- Your team’s awareness of the risks harassment and bullying can pose
- Their commitment to respectful conduct
- Supervisors and employees who know the warning signs of violence and what to do if they occur
Training is essential for achieving all three!
Ok, picture the following scenario. You’re a manager dealing with a difficult employee. We’ll call him “Jeff”. Jeff was great for a while – even employee of the month — but lately, there have been performance issues.