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Company Impact

Violence impacts organizations in a variety of ways. The tragedy of dead or seriously injured employees is obvious. Less obvious is the damage an organization can sustain from the consequences of actual or threatened violence. Moral and productivity suffer when employees are frightened or disturbed by violent incidents or threats of violence. Should the victim be a key employee or important executive, day to day operations can be seriously disrupted. Employees who lose confidence in the organization to provide them with a safe working environment may be inclined to look elsewhere for work. Fear and anxiety can induce a variety of personnel problems that can sap the strength of the organization.

News of violence within an organization can also become a public relations issue. The negative attention brought on by a violent incident can have far reaching ramifications. Customers may be frightened away. Associates may sever ties to avoid the risk of their names being linked to the violence. Recruiting efforts can suffer. Prospective employees are likely to avoid an organization with a violent reputation.