In today’s world, mass shootings, assaults and other violent attacks are no longer a matter of “if” but a matter of “when”. According to a recent survey by SHRM, roughly 48% of HR respondents claimed their organizations have experienced a workplace violence incident at least once.

To help HR and organizational leaders address this threat, Peninsula SHRM will host a panel of subject matter experts to show organizations how they can strategically employ a comprehensive approach to tackling workplace violence. In this special and extended session, attendees will learn the following:

• JOSEPH SHORTER, HR, EHR, LLC
• Strategies for addressing conflict from HR standpoint
  • Pre-Hire Better Practices   
  • Policy and Procedures Must Haves
  • Performance Management
  • Terminations and Separations

• TOM LUCAS, Jackson Lewis
• Legal Considerations 
  • Firearms/weapons policies
  • Liability considerations

• JEFFREY SMITH, Newport News Police Department
• Law Enforcement Recommendations 
  • At what point does LE step in (when responding to incident)?
  • Post incident criminal investigation
  • Local Resources (training for employers)

• WILLIAM RICKS, FEMA Certified - Active Shoorter: What You Can Do, Huntington Ingalls
• Threat, Risks & Response Plans
  • Physical space assessment and identifying vulnerabilities
  • Developing an action plan

• SHELLEY SMITH, Culture Curator, Premier Rapport, Inc.
• Workforce Culture Rebound
  • behavioral warning signs
  • performance and feedback
  • repairing the organizational culture