Reports of threats and violence rise in Helsinki city workplaces

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				Reports of threats and violence rise in Helsinki city workplaces

An employee puts on headphones in an office in Helsinki. LEHTIKUVA

The number of threats and violent incidents in Helsinki’s city services has been increasing in recent years. The city emphasises that employee safety is a priority and is working to prevent and address these situations.

Surveys conducted among city employees, such as the Kunta10 study and Helsinki’s own Fiilari survey, as well as reports submitted to the city’s occupational safety system, indicate a rising trend in workplace threats and violence.

The nature of these incidents varies across different services and departments, but the overall increase is clear.

“Employee safety is of utmost importance to us. The city has zero tolerance for any form of violence or threats,” said Petri Lumijärvi, Helsinki’s Director of Human Re

Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi

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