Atana Launches New Behavior-Driven Approach to Redefine Workplace Violence Prevention Training

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To commemorate Workplace Violence Awareness Month this April, Atana is introducing a new workplace violence prevention model and updated training content that shifts the focus from reacting to threats to identifying potential risks much earlier through behavior, culture, and human connection.

Workplace violence is a growing concern and serious problem impacting organizations across all industries – from retail stores to hospitals, warehouses, plants and office environments. Traditional workplace violence training has centered on recognizing danger and responding in crisis. Atana’s newly released Getting Real About Workplace Violence (3rd Edition) course reframes this approach by helping organizations identify subtle, often overlooked warning signs that preceded escalation.

“Atana’s approach changes the conversation in preventing violence in the workplace,” said Jeff Carr, Atana CEO. “Instead of asking whether a person poses a threat or is becoming dangerous, we should be looking at whether an individual is struggling. This shift opens the door to recognizing warning signs, having earlier conversations, creating stronger connections, and seizing opportunities to manage conflicts and prevent incidents before they occur. This behavioral approach will help businesses create workplaces where employees feel safe and able to thrive.”

Grounded in an empathy-based framework, Atana’s unique model uses behavioral intelligence data to promote a culture of non-violence, identify risks earlier, and encourage employees to respond effectively and take constructive action. By promoting psychological safety, personal boundaries and shared responsibility, organizations can demonstrate that employee safety is their top priority. This commitment will help build cultures where employees feel supported and confident to speak up and report incidents.

Atana’s updated, award-winning workplace violence prevention training uses immersive, scenario-based learning to help employees recognize concerning behaviors, deescalate tense situations, and respond effectively when necessary. Embedded behavioral assessments will also give organizations precise insights into whether employees feel safe and empowered to raise concerns, and where cultural barriers may persist.

Atana will host a live webinar on April 22, 2026, featuring workplace safety expert James Sporleder, exploring how organizations can adopt human-centered strategies that emphasize their commitment to creating workplaces where employees feel protected and where workplace violence risks are significantly reduced.

Organizations can register here: https://see.atana.com/workplace-violence-webinar.

By combining periodic workplace violence prevention training, behavioral insights, and culture-focused strategies, Atana helps organizations move beyond compliance with laws and regulations like California SB 553, to creating safer and more resilient workplaces.

About Atana

Named a 2025 Aragon Research Hot Vendor in Learning, Atana provides the behavioral intelligence platform that transforms training into strategic insights that drive business performance. Instead of measuring success by completions or test scores, Atana converts widespread training participation into high value data about employee behaviors, attitudes, and cultural risk. This continuous System of Action reveals organizational blind spots early and delivers precise interventions tied to productivity, retention, and risk reduction. More than 300 enterprises use Atana’s award-winning approach to move beyond check-the-box training and unlock behavioral intelligence hidden inside everyday learning.

Learn more at atana.com.