Key Facts – things that cannot be ignored

Workplace safety is part of business performance. Statistics and research show that disruptions and the threat of violence has a direct impact on an organization's operational capability and financial results.

• 30,000 cases per year: In Finland, around 30,000 workplace violence incidents are reported annually. The real number is significantly higher.
• €480 million – €1.2 billion: Disruptions and workplace violence cost Finnish organizations hundreds of millions – in some cases over a billion euros every year.
• 46% lack a clear model: Nearly half of workplaces in the EU do not have clear practices for handling threats.
• Psychological strain: Threatening situations are a significant cause of sick leave and reduced well-being at work.

Sources:

FIU News (2024), The Guardian / British Retail Consortium (2025), STM – Cost of lost work contribution (2023), SJWEH – Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health (2022), SpringerLink (2023), Finnish Police / Statistics Finland (2023).