Fireside Chat – Insights from the frontline around Workplace Violence

Mike Plunkett, Head of Safety, Kmart & Target
Tyron McGurgan, CEO, Focus Network

Workplace violence is a growing concern across many industries right now in Australia, with incidents ranging from verbal threats to physical assaults, significantly impacting employee wellbeing, morale, and business continuity.

In this fireside chat, Tyron McGurgan, CEO, Focus Network sits down with Michael Plunkett, Head of Safety from one of Australia’s largest retailers, where they will look to delve deeper into Michael’s own personal insights on the evolving risks of workplace violence, key drivers behind the increase in incidents, and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of prevention.

The discussion will explore proactive risk assessment, early intervention strategies, effective incident response frameworks, and how organisations can integrate technology and training to mitigate threats.