workplace disputes are a common occurrence, but they can sometimes escalate to violence.

This can have devastating consequences for the victim, the perpetrator, and the workplace as a whole.

There are many factors that can contribute to workplace violence, including job stress, long hours,

high workloads, and unrealistic deadlines.

They can all lead to job stress.

This can make employees feel frustrated, angry, irritable, all of which can increase the risk of violence.

It also can stem from personal problems.

Employees who are experiencing the personal problems such as financial difficulties or relationship problems, they may be more likely

to lash out at others in the workplace. Alcohol and drug abuse can appear judgment and decision

making, making it more likely that someone will act violently. And people who have a previous

history of violence, either in the workplace or in their personal

lives, are more likely to commit violence again.

Some of the ways that workplace violence can show its face are verbal abuse, stalking, cyberbullying,

and then actual physical violence.

They can be an assault, battery, or even murder.

And the devastating effects of workplace violence can affect the victims as well as other co-workers.

They may experience physical injuries, emotional trauma, or even PTSD.

They may also miss work which can lead to financial hardship.

The workplace itself may also suffer as employees may become afraid to come to work or productivity may decline.

If you haven't figured it out yet,

this episode I'll be talking about a workplace dispute that took an incredibly sideways wrong turn

and ended up with a deadly outcome.

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