To: All Team Members 

Subject: The Importance of a Violence-Free Workplace

Team,

At Leeds West Groups, we are committed to providing all our team members with a safe, respectful, and supportive work environment. Ensuring a violence-free workplace is a fundamental part of this commitment. Workplace violence, whether physical or psychological, undermines the very foundation of our organizational values and the well-being of our team members.

Why a Violence-Free Workplace is Crucial:

1. Safety and Well-Being: The safety of our team members is a top priority. A violence-free workplace ensures everyone can work without fear of harm, fostering a sense of security and well-being.
2. Positive, Productive Work Culture: Respectful and harmonious interactions among team members build a positive work culture. An environment free from violence allows team members to focus on their duties & responsibilities without distractions or fear. This enhances team collaboration, morale, and overall job satisfaction.
3. Legal and Ethical Responsibility: Maintaining a violence-free workplace is not only a moral obligation but also a legal one. Compliance with laws and regulations protecting team members from workplace violence is essential for the integrity of our organization.

We do not tolerate workplace violence. Workplace violence can take many forms, including but not limited to:

• • Physical assaults or threats
  • Harassment or bullying
  • Intimidation or coercion
  • Verbal abuse or aggressive behavior
  • Jokes of violence

Your Role in Maintaining a Violence-Free Workplace:

1. Promote Respect: Treat all team members, business vendors, and customers with respect and professionalism. Everyone has the right to work in a safe and respectful environment.
2. Say Something: Report any inappropriate behavior or incidents you experience or witness to your supervisor or HR immediately. If a threat of violence is imminent, call 911.

Reporting and Support:

We provide multiple channels for reporting incidents of violence, including direct reporting to HR and an open-door policy with management. All reports will be taken seriously and handled with confidentiality and urgency.

Creating and maintaining a violence-free workplace is a collective responsibility. By working together, we can ensure that LEEDS WEST GROUPS remains a safe, respectful, and productive workplace for everyone. Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where violence has no place and every team member feels valued and secure. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to this fundamental aspect of our work environment.