Violence in the workplace: Get smart about it
You may not have your cubicle assaulted by Somali pirates, but violence is still an issue that arises in plenty of workplaces. And even one incidence of violence in the workplace is one too many.
This is not the kind of thing that we can ignore. Most people who have been violent have made threats beforehand. Ignoring it and hoping it will go away — not a good strategy. Are you pooh-poohing it? Cutting someone slack? Being understanding? Maybe that’s not what the situation demands.
