Thought this would be a good article for those who are curretn employed:

According to current statistics from the United States Labor Department, murder is the leading cause of death for women in the workplace, and one of the top causes of death for men. Many of these deaths are the result of stalking. Studies have found that one in every six violent crimes in America occurs in the workplace, accounting for approximately 1 million crimes a year. But multiplying the danger of this problem is the fact that stalking victims on the job is a fairly new problem for United States businesses. Consequently, many managers and supervisors don't know how to respond to the danger, and may not afford the victim the understanding and protection they need. However, top executives are finally beginning to recognize the seriousness of the problem. Workplace violence was ranked as the number one concern of executives of America's Fortune 1000 companies.

According to Sue Meisinger, Executive Vice President of the Society for Human Resource Management, "people don't check their problems at the front door." Victims of stalking need the cooperation of their employer. Experts on personnel management say many companies stubbornly refuse to think their employees could be in danger. Unfortunately, many employers still view stalking as a personal problem not a problem the company should be involved in.

Although 15% of workplace homicides are a direct result of stalking, business consultants say that most companies train their managers to avoid sexual harassment, but very few offer training on avoiding workplace violence, specifically stalking.

For many employed stalking victims, the worry is no longer whether they will keep their jobs or be laid off, but rather whether or not they will be killed on the job by a stalker. Many victims state they are reluctant to speak with managers and co-workers about their stalking out of embarrassment and fear. Employers need to understand that stalking is something that the victim has no control over.

If you are a victim don't be afraid to inform your manager. We're talking about your life and the life of other co-workers if your stalker goes off the deep end. Obtain as much information as possible on stalking and share it with your manager, co-workers, and security personnel.

The very real danger for many stalking victims is that often fellow employees of the victim seem unaware of the dangers of stalking, particularly receptionists and others responsible for entry into a business. It is very import for the victim to notify his/her manager as to what is going on. As a victim, don't hold back - let your co-workers know. Show photos if possible; give a description of your stalker, the car he/she drives, any information that may be helpful in identifying your stalker.

Have someone walk you to your car, screen your phone calls and people that come to your office to meet with you.

If a co-worker receives a call from your stalker or if your stalker has been seen driving around your place of employment have them report it immediately to you and document, document, document.

If you have a valid restraining order prohibiting your stalker from being around your place of employment, call your local police department immediately and file a report.

Don't be afraid to educate your company on stalking. The more your company understands stalking the better protection you and your fellow employees will have. If you would like E.S.I.A. to speak with your company, please feel free to contact us
[Edited 9/12/05 10:37am]

I thought that this applied to stalking from co-workers...that was my problem for two years straight, and I only work part-time.

stalkers

i had one of those when i was 15 at my saturday job he used to stand outside gawking through the window the creep
any way i was left in the shop by my self and mr scary came in next thing i know the men from the taxi firm next door came running in behind him and dragged him off
turns out he was a convicted rapist and they had been keeping an eye on him

that wasn't "very interesting".

TheFrog said:

I should be offended but

DiscoDiva said:

i'm only messing. it is interesting really.

just not very.

TheFrog said:

it's cool all i'm saying is be careful

DiscoDiva said:

actually i had a pretty bad experience with stalking myself recently, so i appreciate the thread. well, not so much stalking, as harrassment, but still.

TheFrog said:

yeah it's like a waste of time. all these people want is control over your life. they find a way to control through fear and stress. For someone who wants so much control must be lacking something within their own lives. i read stalkers are mostly loners who are usually smarter then everybody else, they focus on these mind games. I would be a pychritrist but you have to go to school to damn long for that. I'd be actually good at it,


[Edited 9/12/05 12:09pm]

I hope DOOK'S girlfrined doesn't see this.....


M

i used to work in an environment where we assisted the public, and we had a lot of problems with stalkers, or what we less-dramatically referred to as "front desk groupies". every shift had its regulars, and every employee on every shift had someone who wouldn't leave us alone. and it was difficult, because we were in a position where we were supposed to be friendly and helpful and chatty with the public, but some people would misinterpret it as meaning we'd become their personal friends or soulmates or something. it was very creepy, but we found ways to protect each other and diffuse lingerers from getting their hopes up. sometimes it would get ugly and scary, but thankfully it never got violent - at least not while i was there.

I'm glad the article was relatively gender neutral. Usually, when you hear mention of stalkers its some guy stalking a woman. Women do this as well, and it's no fun to be on the recieving end of it.

Bad thing about it happening in the workplace is your schedule is shared with everyone. And you can't just walk away from the problem, you're stuck there with it all day long.