TrainingBriefs® An Employee Who Threatens an Outsider

If an employee has threatened someone outside your organization, it may be a warning sign of an employee who is under stress and having a difficult time maintaining control of his or her emotions. If you fail to act, you could end up facing a hostile work environment lawsuit. Direct intervention at an early stage really does make a difference.

In this course, you’ll learn that you need to be aware of that what might appear as innocent venting could be a warning sign of something more serious. When you witness such behavior, there are several things you need to think about.