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Karla Baldini discusses how to recognize and respond to early signs of workplace violence.

If you witnessed suspicious behavior in your workplace, would you know how to respond? Everyone has the power to help prevent workplace violence — if you know what to look for. Karla Baldini, partner at Fortress Consulting, shares how to spot the subtle warning signs, report concerns confidently, and use annual, site-specific training to build valuable safety skills. Resources from this Week’s Episode: Bonus Content: 3 Workplace Violence Scenarios and How HR Should Respond - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/hr-workplace-violence-prevention Webinar: Workplace Violence Awareness Strategies - https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/webinars/workplace-violence-awareness-strategies Toolkit: Understanding Workplace Violence Prevention and Response - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/understanding-workplace-violence-prevention-response Civility Starter Kit - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility/starter-kit Subscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content…

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