Preventing Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Book excerpt: "The report looks at the different forms and patterns of violence and harassment in the workplace, describing legal and other initiatives taken in various countries to combat the problem. It presents evidence showing the adverse effects of this problem on individuals, organisations and society, and assesses the potential financial costs at these levels. Factors that may contribute to and even cause violence and harassment are reviewed, while several examples of good practice that have successfully prevented or managed the problem are presented"--Publisher.