More than 1,000 full-time U.S. employees were surveyed, revealing increases in workplace violence: 30% witnessed incidents and 15% were targets, up from 25% and 12% in 2024. Three-fourths of employees report receiving workplace violence prevention training, rising from 70% the previous year. Sixty percent of employees would report workplace threats even without guaranteed anonymity. Almost half of hospitality workers (46%) report witnessing workplace violence, indicating elevated sector risk. A strong majority of employees (93%) support mandatory state legislation focused on preventative measures.
A survey of more than 1,000 full-time employees in the United States reveals that workplace violence may be increasing, with 30% of respondents reporting they had witnessed an act of workplace violence occur to another employee. 15% of those surveyed say they themselves were the target of workplace violence. This represents an increase from 2024, in which 25% reported witnessing acts of workplace violence and 12% were the targets.
Three-fourths of employees report receiving workplace violence prevention training, which is an increase from 2024 at 70%. 60% of employees would report workplace threats without guaranteed anonymity Almost half of hospitality workers (46%) report witnessing workplace violence, highlighting the increased risk exposure in the sector As workplace violence becomes a more prevalent issue, a majority of employees (93%) are backing mandatory state legislation focusing on preventative measures.
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