Yasmine Mustafa - Workplace Violence and Its Effect on HR

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Summary:

Yasmine Mustafa is the Co-founder and CEO of ROAR, the designers of a wearable panic button solution that uses proprietary technology to increase workplace safety across organizations and prevent workplace violence.

In this episode, Yasmine talks about workplace violence, why it seems to be worse today than ever, and how it affects HR.

Chapters:

[0:00 - 7:56] Introduction

• Welcome, Yasmine!
• Today’s Topic: Workplace Violence and Its Effect on HR

[7:57 - 15:09] What is workplace violence and why is it so prevalent right now?

• Increased day-to-day stressors and pressure lead to more issues in the workplace
• Fewer social interactions and the prevalence of technology have made us more apathetic

[15:10 - 23:28] What impact does workplace violence have on HR

• Workers who experience workplace violence (either firsthand or secondhand) are more likely to leave their job
• Investing in the mental health of all employees is vastly beneficial

[23:29 - 28:25] How do you train people to react to real scenarios instead of standing by?

• De-escalation training goes a long way in building employee confidence and decreasing uncertainty in violent situations
• Training can help people recognize when others are in distress or in emergency situations

[28:29 - 31:04] Final Thoughts & Closing

• Public funding
• Thanks for listening!

Quotes:

“[Workplace violence] is the worst it’s ever been, and a lot of it is due to not having supported systems for underlying social issues.”

“As soon as there’s a workplace violence incident, the entire morale of an organization plummets.”
Resources:
ROAR
HR.com Article on Workplace Safety
Pollack Peacebuilding
Crisis Prevention Institute
Contact:
Yasmine's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Podcast Manger: Karissa Harris
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