Workplace Violence and the Business Continuity Plan
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1 Workplace Violence and the Business Continuity Plan - Robert Noonan CBCP, Managing Director of Business Continuity Management
2 Workplace Violence and the Business Continuity Plan As Business Continuity professionals, we plan for many types of scenario impacts that can affect our staff and business operations. Natural disasters such as hurricanes and winter storms, biological impacts such as Bird Flu and SARS and manmade impacts such as terrorism and cyber intrusions are examples of scenarios that have been traditionally considered. Added to the list of manmade impacts we could also consider our response plans for workplace violence which is now recognized as a specific category of violent crime that calls for distinct responses from employers, law enforcement, and the community. In this session we will explore the different types of workplace violence events and discuss response and planning strategies that can be employed to minimize the impacts to staff and business operations.
3 Why review WV? Economic realities have forced many firms to downsize creating a climate for WPV? Increase in WPV incidents have created more focus (copy cat?) Increased concern among management to be prepared to respond to an WPV incident and support staff This topic may be different in nature from typical BCP scenarios so planning has typically been sparse Goal better our understanding of this complicated scenario and identify possible areas for planning opportunities Assumption is that we are not all experts in BCM or Corporate Security so as such, this session is targeted to mid-level audience
4 Agenda Define the profiles and types of WPV Share some of the response approaches to a WPV incident Review risk factor indicators Crisis / response management overview Examples of response protocols WPV and the response plan Linking the WPV incident and your corporate BCP Active shooter WPV prevention planning awareness & training simulations Government information For this session: Interactive exchange of experiences and ideas! Reference materials contained within have been researched from NY State; the NYPD, US Department of Homeland Security / FEMA and Société Générale libraries.
5 Workplace violence defined When standards of conduct are violated Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site It ranges from ~ Non-physical violence (intimidation, verbal abuse, threats etc.) to - Physical violence (punching, kicking, pushing etc.) to - Aggravated physical violence (use of weapons, e.g. guns, knives, furniture, bottles, glasses, etc.) ~ and can affect and involve employees, clients, customers and visitors A study by the US Department of Labor reported that 50% of firms with more than 1,000 employees have had an incident of workplace violence. In another study the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that more than 1.7 million employees are victims of workplace assaults annually Violence in all its forms is a concern for staff and management alike. For employers, violence can lead to poor morale and a poor image for the organization, making it difficult to recruit and keep staff It can also mean extra costs, such as those associated with absenteeism, higher insurance premiums and legal fees fines and compensation payments where negligence is proven
6 Types of WPV Criminal violence by strangers - Violence perpetrated by individuals who have no relationship with the organization or victim. Normally their aim is to access cash, stock, drugs, or perform some other criminal or unlawful act. Violence by strangers is responsible for the majority of fatal injuries related to workplace violence. Violence by customers, clients or service providers - Violence perpetrated by individuals who are recipients of a service provided in the workplace or by the victim. This often arises through frustration with service delivery or some other by-product of the organizations core business activities. Worker-on-worker violence - Violence perpetrated by individuals working within the organization; colleagues, supervisors, managers etc. This is often linked to protests against enforced redundancies, grudges against specific members of staff, or in response to disciplinary action that the individual perceives as being unjust. Violence by personal relations - Violence perpetrated by individuals, outside of the organization, but who have a relationship with an employee e.g. partner, spouses or acquaintances. This is often perpetrated within the work setting, simply because the offender knows where a given individual is during the course of a working day.
7 Risk Factor indicators October 29-30, 2012 Hotel Pennsylvania Identifying symptoms that may signal the risk potential of violent episodes: Poor relationships with coworkers or management Sudden and persistent complaining about being treated unfairly Blaming of others for personal problems Sudden change in behavior, deterioration in job performance Statement he/she would like something bad to happen to supervisor or another coworker Paranoid behavior Sudden increased absenteeism Sexually harassing or obsessing about a coworker: sending unwanted gifts, notes, unwanted calling, stalking Increased demand of supervisor s time Alcohol or drug abuse Instability in family relationships Financial problems combined with not receiving a raise or promotion History of violent behavior Previous threats, direct or indirect Carrying a concealed weapon or flashing one around Sudden mood swings, depression Sudden refusal to comply with rules or refusal to perform duties Inability to control feelings, outbursts of rage, swearing, slamming doors, etc.
8 Risk Factors Indicators (cont) Identifying the risk factors and symptoms of workplace violence Oftentimes, violence in the workplace is committed by someone from the outside The spouse or partner of an employee who is in an abusive relationship Rejected suitors, partners involved in divorce or separation procedures Increased times of stress During times of increased stress there are many factors that can contribute to the risk of Workplace Violence. exhaustion levels, pressures and emotions If an employee begins demonstrating any or a combination of indicators, it is important management refers him or her to the employee assistance program (EAP) or other counseling services as soon as possible.
9 Workplace Violence crisis response management October 29-30, 2012 Hotel Pennsylvania
10 Business Continuity and WPV Typical practices of a BCM program Crisis / Response Management Business Continuity Planning Testing, Training and Simulations Organization and approach to measure impacts, take critical decisions and activate response plans or the BCP as needed Pre developed scenario plan/s for recovery from interruption and resumption of critical business activities Testing of the business continuity plans, the technical infrastructure and organizational crisis preparedness Continual validation of all arrangements Crisis Definition Presents safety or security issues that jeopardizes the welfare of our staff Leads to material impact on customer relations, market reputation, profitability or the stability of our franchise
11 Crisis management model Response Phase: Immediate steps taken following an incident Activate crisis teams Example of corporate crisis structure and approach The 1 st priority is to address life-safety issues use all resources: Security, trained Safety Teams, Building Management, 911 Determine the essential elements of information who, what, where, when and how long Measure impacts to staff and operations and determine if a BCP activation is possible based on situation safe to move staff to recovery site? Is time of day a factor? Provide communication to all relevant parties Status to all stakeholders ; to Staff ; Update in intervals Recovery Phase: Recovering open intra-day/in-flight business activities Activate existing plans or develop an ad-hoc response- business relocation/technical recovery Resumption Phase: Re-establishment of critical activities based on situation
12 Examples of response protocols Threat of violence Internal assessment (Security and HR) and effort made to defuse situation and determines the need for law enforcement involvement. Violence (non-weapon) Internal assessment (Security and HR) and effort made to defuse situation and determines the need for law enforcement involvement. Hostage Situation May defer to the local law enforcement hostage negotiation team and be prepared to support the response with hostage information, floor plans, monitoring (image recordings) support Active Shooter Defer to local law enforcement response teams and be prepared to support the response with staff information, floor plans, monitoring (image recordings) support (further discussion ahead) Plans can and should be prepared in advance!
13 WPV and the Crisis Response Plan Most firms may have at a minimum some form of a crisis response plan for WV? Security response protocols Human resources procedures Relationships with with Civil Authorities Key emergency contact information documented But what about the impacts to operations and the continuance of business?
14 Workplace Violence the Business Continuity Plan October 29-30, 2012 Hotel Pennsylvania
15 Impacts to operations October 29-30, 2012 Hotel Pennsylvania WPV incident may / may not be isolated to a single firm Marketplaces active, risk of non-participation could be high In some cases, market participation is mandatory Evacuation, crime scene activation, re-entry to conduct vital activities
16 BCP activation Crime scene loss of access to operating environment: BCP activation for areas closed Loss of access BCP activation is straight forward Well documented and rehearsed in most firms today Other issues then come to the forefront Staffing issues many situations are possible here: Succession plan activation Availability / trauma injury Willingness to return to scene Lost of trust in firm / management Lack of feeling secure
17 Succession planning Impacts from WPV example: recovery skills matrix Strategy/RTO: Recover all activities by H+2 or face strict fines. Dedicated Recovery Seats Assignments Remote Access Trade confirmations Trade Reconciliations Business Process Ticket processing Regulatory Reporting Jill Fairchild X X Jeffery Brown Ded-34B VPN X X John Huang Ded-35-B VPN Anne Russo Paul Snowfield standby - X X X standby - X X X
18 Active Shooter guidance from government bodies
19 Active Shooter NYPD STATISTICS Most AS incidents require Law Enforcement to end the situation and usually result in the shooter taken down or in suicide Of the 202 incidents benchmarked by the NYPD, 93 were resolved with applied force and 80 were resolved by suicide or attempted suicide. The remaining were resolved without force. In only one case did the attacker flee. The median number of deaths in cases included in the active shooter NYPD data set is 2, and the average is 3.0. The majority of attacks included in the active shooter data set resulted in 0 to 5 deaths. The median number of wounded is 2, and the average is of the 202 incidents occurred at an office building
20 Active shooter Personal response strategies DHS Run, Hide, Fight Evacuate (Run) have an escape route and plan in mind Leave your belongings behind Keep your hands visible Hide out (Hide) Hide in an area out of the shooters view Lock or barricade (file cabinet) entry to your hiding place Silence your electronic devices How to respond - If you hear shots fired, resist the temptation to investigate the cause. Do not go to the area. Do not attempt to try to determine what is happening. Take action (Fight) as a last resort and ONLY if your life is in danger Attempt to incapacitate the shooter Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter Or, move quickly away - A moving target is harder to hit; quickly moving laterally and away may be the best option for escape Seek cover (hide behind things that will stop bullets). Information to provide to Law Enforcement or 911 Operator CALL 911 ONLY WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO! Location of the active shooter Number of shooters Physical description of shooters Number and types of weapons held by shooters Number of potential victims at location When Law Enforcement Arrives remain calm and follow instructions, do not appear as a threat to the police! Put down and items in your hands (bags, jackets) Do not pick up any weapons discarded by the suspect Raise hands and spread fingers, keep hands visible at all times Lie flat on the floor and place your hands away from your body so the officers can see that you have no weapons. - STAY DOWN Keep out of the way; you might interfere with their clear shot at the gunman and be struck by the bullets. Avoid quick movements towards Officers such as holding onto them for safety Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling Do not stop to ask Officers for help or directions when evacuating
21 Active Shooter Law Enforcements response Law enforcement s purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard. The first officers to arrive to the scene will not stop to help injured persons. Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove any injured persons. They may also call upon able-bodied individuals to assist in removing the wounded from the premises. Officers usually arrive in teams of four (4) Officers may wear regular patrol uniforms or external bulletproof vests, Kevlar helmets, and other tactical equipment Officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns, handguns Officers may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation Officers may shout commands, and may push individuals to the ground for their safety
22 Work Place Violence prevention preparedness information
23 October 29-30, 2012 Hotel Pennsylvania High level prevention strategies Top 10 ways to prevent violence in the workplace Foster a supportive, harmonious and respectful work environment Creating a culture of mutual respect can help reduce harassment and hostility in the workplace. In such a culture, employers strive to communicate openly, give employees adequate control in their work and provide them with support and recognition. Conflict and stress are lower when employees feel empowered to work independently and are motivated to work cooperatively. Train supervisors and employees how to resolve conflicts Conflict on the job can be reduced by developing employees skills in negotiating, communicating effectively, team building and resolving disputes. Furthermore, programs that encourage respect for diversity can help to lessen interpersonal conflicts. Develop effective policies to protect employees from harassment The key is a company harassment policy that clearly denounces harassment and states unequivocally it will not be tolerated. A thorough policy defines harassment, specifies how to report it, explains how complaints will be investigated and presents the consequences. Establish procedures for handling grievances Employees need to: understand grievance procedures for reporting complaints of unfair treatment, discrimination or harassment; believe those procedures will be followed; and feel confident concerns will be addressed promptly and confidently. Provide personal counseling through an employee assistance program Family, marital, financial and personal issues can have a profound impact on employees work performance, as well as their social interaction at work. An employee assistance program provides employees with a free, easily accessible and confidential resource for addressing personal concerns Implement security programs that protect employees Employers have a variety of methods for ensuring workers safety, such as full-time or afterhours security guards, high-tech monitoring systems, emergency warning systems, limited access key cards, strict visitor sign-in policies, new employee background screening, and safety awareness and training. Provide employee safety education programs In addition to making workers aware of company safety policies and employee support services, employers can provide educational materials and seminars about ways to maximize safety at work. Provide job counseling for employees who have been laid off or fired Because a job is often closely tied to one s identity, being laid off can be traumatic. Employee counseling and support services can help workers develop job-seeking skills, learn how to cope with life changes, and personally and financially prepare for the future. These services also help existing employees feel the company cares about them. It is helpful to train supervisors to sensitively communicate layoffs and firings. Train supervisors how to recognize signs of a troubled employee One way to reduce the potential for workplace violence is to intervene before an incident reaches a flash point. Supervisors can be given training about how to recognize signs and symptoms of a potentially violent employee, such as threatening behavior or preoccupation with violence. Have a solid WPV crisis plan Employers may consider developing a crisis plan for dealing with violent incidents. The plan can include details about how to report the incident, which key internal managers and external authorities should be alerted, how to maintain the safety of unaffected workers and security precautions to prevent further trouble. Companies can also arrange to provide individual crisis counseling and support groups for affected employees soon after the incident occurs.
24 Preparedness October 29-30, 2012 Hotel Pennsylvania Planning preparation training simulation Expand BCP to include real-time succession planning management Create Emergency Response (crisis response?) plan Include: Communications, HR, facilities, security, property management, local law enforcement Identify all tools and supplies needed such as crisis rooms, floor plans, emergency supplies etc EAP includes Method for reporting and responding to emergencies Evacuation policy and procedure (regular drills) Staff accounting procedures (home safe, missing etc) Emergency escape procedures and route assignments (i.e.. Floor plans, safe areas) Contact information Local hospital/s information Emergency Notification System Employee Care Team best practice Staff support for hospitalizations Activation of staff support centers for all staff HR related topics (benefits, payroll etc ) Targeting grief counseling Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is key! Trained HR experts Third party support Communication a must!!! Multiple / active communications tools to quickly distribute information to staff / families Media management - Spokesperson/s identified
25 Preparedness (cont) Planning preparation training and awareness simulation Training and awareness program Once plans have been established, take all stakeholders through training, table-top and plan walkthrough exercises Include local Law Enforcement where possible Posters, websites and regular communications help keep the subject matter on focus Simulation exercises Crisis and Response Teams should participate in regular simulation exercises in order to establish a Point of Reference for the intended scenario. If just starting this program, a workshop to review current preparedness and the identification of action plans to better prepare your organization can be executed first. For staff, simulation exercises could include evacuation, assembly, shelter-in-place and active shooter response techniques. AGAIN, communication is a must!!! Regular staff notification, call-tree and accounting exercises absolutely necessary Media management - Spokesperson/s training is also well spent time and money
26 Government information New York State Public Employer Workplace Violence Prevention Law On June 7, 2006, New York enacted legislation creating a new section of the New York State Labor Law that requires public employers 1 to minimize the risk of workplace violence Department of Homeland Security DHS pocket card, booklet, poster available On-line FEMA workplace violence training Active shooter instructional videos Shots Fired When Lightning Strikes Run, Hide, Fight - City of Houston 1 Public employer NY state or one of it s agencies at the city, county, or municipal or public corporation level.
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