Workplace Violence
with Melanie Nye

The workplace is the most violent place to be in America. The number of workplace homicides in the U.S. are significant when compared to other forms of murder. Homicide is the leading cause of on-the-job death for women and the second leading cause for men. Be sure to join us Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. and when Melanie Nye presents to us again.

Learn how to detect early warning signs that could lead to violent behaviors and additional steps in the continuum of violence. Once you better understand how to detect potentially violent behavior, you will be in a better position to protect yourself and others!

Melanie Nye has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Human Resources both in for-profit and not-for-profit. Currently she serves as the Director of HR for St. Vincent Family Center, a provider of pediatric behavioral healthcare. She partners with senior managers on talent training and retaining talent at all levels; developing and communicating organizational strategy, design and development initiatives; managing performance management initiatives; facilitating training and development programs; and providing advice and counsel on all employee relations matters. She has also served as the Director, HR for the Ohio Historical Society, Sr. HR Generalist at Huntington National Banks and HR Manager for Cutler-Hammer Automation. She has held a variety of Human Resources positions at othe companies including General Electric and ABB (formerly AccuRay Corporation). Melanie received a B.S. from The Ohio State University.

Brandi Blackstone from the Pampered Chef is our vendor. She will be taking orders, and profits from sales this night go to our chapter.

Our location is Grange Insurance, 671 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43206. Our meeting RSVP form is on the last page of this issue (with parking info). We have applied for the Recertification Point for the meeting. See you there! It could save your life.

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