National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence Launches the Ultimate Workplace Violence Prevention Policymaker Software Software Breaks New Ground in its all-embracing Coverage of Workplace Violence Issues for Companies Large and Small

The National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence (the Institute) today announced the launch of the Ultimate Workplace Violence Prevention Policymaker Software; a new tool that allows firms large and small to create a comprehensive personnel policy for the prevention of workplace violence; all in under an hour.

LAKE FOREST, CA (PRWEB) June 25, 2004 -- The National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence (the Institute) today announced the launch of the Ultimate Workplace Violence Prevention Policymaker Software; a new tool that allows firms large and small to create a comprehensive personnel policy for the prevention of workplace violence; all in under an hour.
   
According to the Institute President, W. Barry Nixon, the policymaker software breaks new ground in that it offers a comprehensive solution for firms of all sizes; it goes beyond existing solutions that offer a quick and generic solution, this data resource base provides companies with the most complete and up-to-date information available at this time regarding workplace violence prevention. We have used our extensive experience in consulting, substantial research of existing workplace violence prevention and related policies; as well as the input of security, human resource, risk management and line management experts to develop a comprehensive data resource base that any company, regardless of size or complexity, can use to create an all-inclusive workplace violence policy."

The Institute is one of the top workplace violence prevention consulting and training firms in the country and owner of the award winning website -- www.Workplaceviolence911.com; a leading source of online workplace violence information that ranks in the top 10% of all Web sites according to Alexa.com, a Web-based research firm that monitors web rankings and traffic.
   
Priced at an introductory $99, the software is designed for ease of use: employers who wish to construct a workplace violence policy for their company simply log on to the policymaker software website, review some key definitions, answer carefully crafted questions about their company and workplace violence policy preferences and in less than an hour, a fully comprehensive policy is produced, precisely tailored for that individual company. The policy is in an easy-to-edit Windows format, enabling customization and any necessary changes.
   
The policy first covers the key definitions needed to understand the subject of workplace violence, for example: Acts of Violence; Assault, Threats, Intimidation, Bullying, Domestic Violence, Weapons, Terrorism and Disruptive Behavior. It then goes into all the categories required for a comprehensive workplace violence prevention policy.

The major categories covered include:
Employee Responsibilities
-- Reporting Requirements/Duty to report/Mandatory reporting
-- What to do in emergency situations

Manager/Supervisor responsibilities:
-- Employee assistance program referral
-- How to deal with victims of workplace violence
-- How to deal with at risk behavior
-- Workmans Compensation issues
-- How to deal with reports of violence
-- How to communicate with employees
-- How to deal with victims of domestic violence

Prohibitive Behaviors and Standards of Conduct
-- No Weapons
-- Bullying
-- Convictions for Spousal Abuse
-- Terrorism
-- Hostile Work Environment
- Domestic Violence
-- False or Malicious Statements
-- Behaviors that constitute a significant risk
-- Whistle blowing
-- Retaliation
-- Threat Management Team
-- Crisis Management
-- Training
-- Right to Inspect
-- OSHA Reporting Requirements
-- Restraining Orders
-- Dealing with Terminations

In fact, the Institute is so confident that its new policymaker software is the most comprehensive on the market, they have issued a challenge to Human Resource, Security Managers and other industry professionals: If they can produce a current workplace violence policy that is more comprehensive, the Institute will present them with a $100 gift certificate to use at a major store of their choosing.
   
Each year, almost two million American workers become victims of violent crime. Some estimates place the annual cost to US companies as high as 36 billion dollars. The prevention of workplace violence should be a high priority for every business that values its employees and the sustainability of their business," commented Nixon.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:
As a leader in the area of occupational violence prevention, the Institute serves as a center for research, consulting, training and communication and provides products to aid in combating workplace violence. . Its mission is to end workplace violence by the end of the 21st Century. To achieve this goal, the Institute focuses on the education of employers, unions and employees about how to prevent violence and how to create violence free work environments. As well, the Institute helps clients prepare so they can respond appropriately should an incident of violence occur.

For more contact Barry Nixon at 949-770-5264 or visit www.workplaceviolence.com