Aggression in the workplace - Response
Individual reactions to aggression in the workplace can continue for a long time after the incident.
Harassment
Harassment is inappropriate and unreasonable behaviour which can involve physical, verbal and visual conduct including:
Immediate assistance and support - Aggression
If you have mental health concerns, you could contact one of the following helplines or organisations.
Introduction to aggression in the workplace
Aggression in the workplace can be defined as ‘any incident in which employees and other people are abused, threatened or assaulted at work’.
Violence and aggression
Work-related violence and aggression is any incident where a person is threatened, attacked or physically assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.