Use this forum to discuss violence and abuse in the workplace.http://www.psno.ca/forum/list.php?4Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:22:15 -0400 Phorum 5.2.10 http://www.psno.ca/forum/read.php?4,26,26#msg-26 http://www.psno.ca/forum/read.php?4,26,26#msg-26How was the situation handled? What could have been learned from that incident?
Does your workplace have good policies that deal with workplace violence when client abuse staff?
What do you need to feel better supported when dealing with agressive clients?]]> loripayne Workplace ViolenceWed, 27 Jan 2010 15:18:39 -0500 http://www.psno.ca/forum/read.php?4,10,10#msg-10 http://www.psno.ca/forum/read.php?4,10,10#msg-10
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