90% of retail workers have been abused by customers, survey reveals
November 15, 2023
90% of retail workers - and 95% of managers - have revealed they have been abused by customers at work - being threatened, punched in the face and hit with a metal basket. Read More
“Widespread and underreported” – study shows extent of harassment in sport
November 8, 2023
A new survey has found that harassment of those participating in sport and exercise is "widespread and underreported". Read More
Tesco staff offered bodycams after rise in violent attacks
September 12, 2023
Tesco’s Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, has announced that staff are to be offered bodycams after abuse rose by a third in the last year. Read More
Worrying figures reveal the extent of global workplace violence and harassment
February 21, 2023
More than a fifth of people across the world have experienced workplace violence and harassment, a study has found. Read More
Report finds women experiencing high levels of workplace harassment
November 8, 2022
New research from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust shows women more likely than men to experience harassment within or on their way to their workplace. Read More
Webinar: How to protect all staff in a world of hybrid working – Going deeper…
October 17, 2022
The recent SHP webinar on the challenges around hybrid working, unsurprisingly, threw up a host of questions from our audience. Read More
New law protects emergency and retail workers from violence
May 17, 2022
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament. Read More
Fire crews in London and Greater Manchester to be given bullet proof vests
March 17, 2022
Firefighters in London and Greater Manchester will be given bullet proof vests, first-aid equipment and training on how to deal with terrorist attacks. Read More
UK approves treaty tackling violence at work
March 16, 2022
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has deposited a treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. Read More
Government confirms implementation of ‘Harper’s Law’
December 3, 2021
Emergency workers will receive greater protection from violent criminals after the Government confirms ‘Harper’s Law’ will be added to the statute book. Read More