Workplace Violence


90% of retail workers have been abused by customers, survey reveals

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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’

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


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