Short and long term strategy for preventing work place violence?
492966
Its simple, get rid of the bans of firearms in the workplace, when people know that other people are packing or assume that someone is, violence will plummet. Those with CCW (concealed carry) permits for handguns are the least likely to commit a violent crime.
817932
To improve job security, you should strive to get along with co-workers.  Your boss doesn't want to babysit.
1173460
It has been my experience that avoiding those kind of people causes them to find ways of attacking you personally. Staying to yourself usually isn't enough in that situation. Either several people will have to go to the boss (or HR) or find a way for the trouble-maker to have duties outside the office. Eventually, the boss should recognize that drama only happens when she is around. Be forewarned, though, most bosses probably won't care and will just dismiss it all as petty cat fighting.
997764
There are so many of us who eventually have to face this situation. You can not change other people or control how they act BUT you have all the power in the world to control how YOU act. Be professional and cordial because this will only work towards your benefit. This is your job. Don't let anyone ruin that for you. It may be difficult but you'll be a lot less irritated if you keep a reasonable distance and maintain short , professional interactions. And exhale afterwards and let it go. Don't hang on to the irritation after you're gone home. Leave the bad feelings behind. It will make going to work so much easier.
1118144
NEVER stop fighting! Take a form of defence like Karate for a class cuz it teaches u all types of defence moves. Bite. Kick punch YELLLLL as loud as u can. Don't walk where there aren't any people or houses alone at night.
179967
"The truth doesn't matter - what the little piece of paper says is what everyone believes." This is something I tell my clients all the time. \n\nIn your case, this means that even if you can prove all the you haveimmediately future employer is going to think there must be some truth to the employer's version. From their perspective - if they hire someone known to be violent, then they may be legally responsible for any future acts of violence. Knowing the employer's perspective is important if you want to be successful in getting a job.\n\nGiven that - what can you do about it to get a job?  Spend sometime working on how to answer those questions. Focus more on why you are the best person for the job, what skills you can bring, etc and focus less on the issues on the last job.  You should check your local 1-Stop/Workforce and see if they can help with this.\n\nYou have to also feel comfortable talking about it without blaming the supervisor or company, even if they were complete idiots. Often situations like the one you describe evoke strong emotions long after it is over. It takes practice to be able to talk about it without allowing those strong emotions into play.\n\nAdditional Details\nWith the new information comes a new strategy. It seems your problem has been resolved. I would caution you to never talk abotu the previous employer though - if you are ever caught in the lie you will be let go immediatly.
1094189
This happens alot especially in smaller businesses where you have family members or people who have worked for the company for a long time. Plant a small tape recorder somewhere near the place where people have a tendency to gather and talk. Break room, smokers area, lunch room.You might be able to head off some of the roomers before they get to your Boss. Try to make them look foolish. You cannot play this for your Boss but it could come in handy if things got to a point of he said she said. These 2 people do not like you because the boss obviously likes your work and they feel threatened. Whether the threat is real or not. In private explain to your Boss the situation at hand and without pointing the finger at the 2 girls who have it in for you. Just tell him that you are not like that and he will have to form his own opinion about you. You like working here but you will seek another position elsewhere if he feels that theses accusations are true. Ask him if he has had this happen with other employees? Sometimes they don't see a pattern until you bring it up? Had the same problem with the New Head Chef where I work. She was out to get me fired because I was too meticulous in my work. She would tell people what she made and then blame me in front of the boss for telling people what she made(I am the Payrolll clerk/Bookkeeper) I stuck to my guns and stayed on top of her all the time. I finally saw a problem with things missing and people fighting with each other all the time. I went to my Boss and left him a note saying think about when your problems here all started? I left it at that. He started watching her more closely and found out she was stealing stuff from the freezer on a daily basis. He fired her and apologized to me and we have a very good trust relationship going now. It was not easy and I had to bite my tongue many many times. Be careful if you use the tape you may hear things you did not really want to hear. Stick to your guns and keep your cool. If they think they are starting to wear you down they will keep on doing it. If they think it isn't working they will give up.
840784
Everyone is entitled to have an off day.  Don't take it personally unless it becomes habitual or there is a threat made.  At that point inform your supervisor/manager of the activity.  There may be an Aggressive/Anger Behavior that needs attention by people that have been trained on how to deal with the problem.  Your supervisor/manager should have a crisis number to call if he deems necessary.  If it’s your boss that has the issue call your HR Dept. (HR will handle the call or direct you to the proper party). He may have had previous issues with others and this is information the company needs to take action one way or the other.\n\nEveryone is expendable.  But at the same token everyone is valuable.  It all depends on weather the individual has a valid case of harming or damaging people or property.\n\nDoes this issue involve a Union?  This would simply require filing a grievance.  \n\nTaking action or replying in a negative fashion is often acted on prematurely, wait a day and then reply.  Sometime what you think happened was actually what your mind made of it without thinking things through.\n\nGood Luck
758215
This a deep office ethics verus common morality.  Confronting your co-worker verbally in private maybe taken as show of strength perhaps even agression.   A good course of action would be to confront her in front of your co-workers in calm and even tempered logical manner.  If she doesn't like you and spreads rumor she'll come out as agressive or defensive.  The calmer your stay saying comments like "Your behavior lately has been childish and unprofessional."  and "Such action is unwarrented, if you have greivence against me bring it to my attention and we can work it out"  Nine times out of ten the other person will come out with defensive remarks making them look bad.  They might even reveal their problem with you.  Good luck  and stay calm rumours can only bring you down if you sink with them.
797545
The quikest way is to stand up to anyone trying to take advantage of you. Stand up for yourself and do not allow anyone to walk on you. Learn to say NO. And do not be afraid to smack someone that won't take No for an answer. Please only resort to violence as a last resort though.
1016097
always be professional, that way they can never complain about you.\n(always be in a position in which you're covered.)\n\nSpeak to your immediate boss about it, see if she can't first talk to the co-workers about it. \n\nAlso check out a book called "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work."
431808
What you just said would be good enough reason. If there are unsafe work condition, then that gives the potential for people to get hurt. That is a lawsuit waiting to happen. How bad are the work conditions? If I were I would take it up with the Better Business Bureau if it is serious enough..but if you have already quit, I don't understand why you need another reason?
564223
First, get a big club.  Walk around the office with it.  People will start to fear you.  Thats a key component of being a leader.  Next, Do not speak unless all are hushed and at attention.  This shows that you respect yourself, and will make others respect you.  If a few of your coworkers begin having a side conversation during your speech, club them.  Strike them quickly and without remorse.  Also, always ask for input when you are thru with your presentation, this gives your coworkers the idea that you care what they think, whether or not you actually do.
221075
Hire people who are good at dealing with other people as bartenders/wait staff/door staff. Sometimes small, less intimidating people have less trouble.  They should be friendly and tolerant- able to smooth over any drunk's ruffled feathers. \n\nIn addition, you need 1 or 2 bouncers- muscular big guys who can escort problem people off the property if necessary.  They should also be hard to anger and cool-headed. \n\nHope this helps.
864439
Threaten them with violence
322226
Forget going before work.\n\nGo after you get done at work, take your gym bag with you.\n\nIt helps avoid the rush hour traffic home.
150926
A good way is by pressure; e.g. the Works bomb. If you would be more specific, that might help. Don't hurt yourself, either.