Research surveys show that the many forms of violence at the workplace - long played down - are a growing problem in working life. But reliable statistics and reporting procedures are still lacking. This was a finding made as far back as 1996 in the Commission's guidance on violence at work based on surveys carried out in several Member States. Eurostat reports also show that few victims report acts of violence, especially forms of psychological violence like threats and harassment. Cultural and language issues, a lack of awareness and specialized knowledge, and prejudice compound the problem. It is time to get to grips with all aspects of this issue, and take action to halt the damage to workers' health and safety.

Support: Digital;Paper