Warning Signs to Look for in Employees

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Violent incidents in the workplace ordinarily follow some sort of "trigger" that pushes an already vulnerable person to take drastic action. Be wary of employees who start to behave in the ways listed below: They say they've been treated unfairly They say they're being forced to wait for something (a promotion, raise, etc.) They show signs of mental instability They begin to isolate themselves, are thought of as a ?loner? They have recently been disciplined for something Most employees with grievances don't become violent. It's also important to be aware of the traits most often found in violent employees.