Protecting employees from attack
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Employers, labor unions, nd government agencies in Great Britain are increasingly concerned about societal violence and verbal abuse intruding into the workplace. Workers providing public services are most affected by the potential for on-the-job violence. A British Labor Research Department survey of 210 workplaces and 86,000 employees revealed that only 45 percent of the workplaces where actual violence had happened had a violence monitoring system in place. Typical stimuli for violence in these settings are: waiting times, alcohol use, perceived violations of privacy, mental instability, gangs, prejudice, staff attitude, bureaucracy, feeling aggrieved, and negative attitudes toward uniforms. It is suggested that waiting areas could be physically improved, security measures enhanced, more information shared about potentially violent clients, and training provided to all staff on violence.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1988
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Who's Afraid of Employees as Pension Trustees?
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The involvement of employees in the management of pension funds in Great Britain has has a beneficial effect. Employee involvement can take on many different forms, but in half the organizations surveyed employees served as pension board trustees. The majority of organizations reported that they had instituted employee trustees of their own accord and were not influenced by prospective legislation. Employee trustees were valuable in bringing employee input to the board and in relaying information back to employees. Many organizations reported improvement in industrial relations in general as a result of the inclusion of employees on pension boards.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1983
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Caring for bereaved employees
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Some companies have implemented support facilities for workers who have experienced the loss of a relative, partner, or close friend. A bereavement support program can include such elements as counseling, benevolent funds, and pre-payment funeral plans. Organizations should ensure that the bereavement counselors they hire are fully trained to listen so they do not cause further anxiety or confusion. More companies are realizing that bereavement support programs that deal with the emotional well-being of employees can contribute to their performance.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1991
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