Internal Actions: Workforce and Operations Stage Action Business Function Activities and Resources Review Employee Health and Human Resources, Employee • Establish mechanisms to report behavior linked to gun violence or guns on company property Safety (EHS) policies to Health and Safety (if not allowed), this can be designating someone in HR as a central person to monitor threats ensure gun safety provisions and risks. are included to keep • Undertake a risk assessment to understand the potential threats of gun violence impacting employees safe. employees, including looking at state laws. • The Everytown States Pages provide an overview of state gun laws. Develop resources for Human Resources • Provide information on access to different services, including access to mental health 1 employees who have been services. impacted by gun violence. • Provide paid leave for victims of gun violence. • Establish support groups or access to existing support groups, such as the Everytown Survivor Network. • Provide financial support to victims of gun violence. Ensure human rights Human Resources, Employee • Align human rights commitments with UNGPs, including developing or aligning commitments commitments are aligned with Engagement, Human Rights on protecting workforce from gun violence with broader human rights commitments. existing global standards. Provide volunteer Human Resources, Employee • Support employees and ERGs to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear opportunities for employees Engagement Orangeto demonstrate support for gun violence prevention. related to gun violence • Support employees to volunteer with organizations who support non-violent conflict resolution prevention. organizations, gun safety organizations, organizations supporting domestic violence victims, 2 suicide prevention, etc. Support Employee Resource Human Resources, Employee • Provide ERGs with resources related to gun violence and gun safety, such as safe storage Groups (ERGs) to discuss gun Engagement information and trainings. safety and recognize national • Encourage ERGs to participate in National Gun Violence Awareness Day. events. • Support ERGs to understand how their specific community is impacted by gun violence (i.e., suicide, domestic violence, homicide, etc.).
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