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Top Ten Strategies to Reduce Workplace Violence: Expert Insights for 2025
Workplace violence is on the rise across the United States, with healthcare settings hit especially hard. Nearly 2 million U.S. workers fall victim to workplace violence each year. Healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience violence on the job than those in other industries. This surge is not just anecdotal: in a 2023 survey, 45.5% of nurses reported that violent incidents at work had increased over the past year. Workplace homicides have also spiked, rising almost 9% in 2023 alone. From hospitals to office parks, these troubling statistics underscore an urgent crisis that demands action.
Nurse leaders discuss safety protocols as part of a violence prevention training program. Healthcare workers face violence at rates over three times higher than all other industries, spurring new prevention initiatives in 2025.
The good news is that workplace violence is preventable. Experts say a comprehensive approach – combining strong policies, training, environmental safeguards, and a reporting culture – can dramatically reduce risks. Below, we count the top ten expert-recommended strategies to curb workplace violence in 2025.
Security Regulations & How to Stay Compliant: Lessons from the Front Lines of Risk
A few years back, I walked into a facility that had all the right gear—cameras, access control, digital systems. On paper, they were compliant. But after 15 minutes inside, I saw gaps no checklist could catch: blind spots in camera placement, employees unsure of lockdown protocols, an emergency exit blocked by stacked boxes.
They thought they were covered—but they weren’t prepared.
It reminded me of the early days of my career working national security ops: the plans looked perfect until we hit real pressure. That moment became one of the driving forces behind WorldSafe. Not just to help organizations “check the box,” but to make sure their compliance actually works when it matters most.
This blog isn’t just about regulations. It’s about what compliance means in the real world—and how to build safety programs that hold up under stress.
In today’s high-risk landscape, compliance isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s a critical layer of your organization’s defense strategy. From healthcare and finance to education, manufacturing, and logistics, security regulations have evolved to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and dangerous world.
But with a patchwork of federal, state, and industry-specific regulations, staying compliant can feel overwhelming. Missed details can expose organizations to legal penalties, reputational harm, and even loss of life. That’s why leading companies and institutions are turning to trusted partners like WorldSafe to help align security strategy with evolving regulations—and build real resilience.
In this blog, we’ll explore:
The top security regulations you need to know
Compliance risks by industry
Steps to assess and improve your compliance posture
How WorldSafe’s Resilience-as-a-Service (RaaS) keeps you ahead