Good morning everybody,

Yesterday, we talked about domestic violence and violence against women. Today, I want you to think about violence and harassment in workplace. Skim through this link and then answer the following tasks.

Task 1:

Think of a definition of violence in workplace. Does violence occur in workplace? Does it always have to be from your boss? How can you describe it? How does it happen? Why do you think it happen?

Actually violence occures in workplace, not always from boss, many times form your colleague in the same office. Negative stereotypes that may exist in the workplace is one reason of violence.In Canada there are many different cultures and nationalities that maybe have impact also.Work for a long time with a cheap salary makes the employee nervous all time 

Task 2:

List four or more things, actions, attitude, or behaviours that can be considered violence at workplace.

• Threatening behaviour .
• Verbal or written threats 
• Harassment 
• Verbal abuse 
• Physical attacks 

Task 3:

What is/are the best action(s) in your opinion to deal with that kind of violence or harassment?

It must be a policy in the workplace for employee and management take in consideration when any harassment or violence occures.

describe about potential risks of voilence.

Task 4:

If you were to advise a friend or a family member who has just joined new workplace orschool to be aware of violence at workplace, what would you say to him or to her?

Record your answer here.