Study finds crime is causing retail workers to search for new roles

The study revealed that over 40% of retail employees are contemplating leaving their jobs due to safety concerns, highlighting a critical issue in the retail workforce.

More than a quarter of retail workers reported feeling unsafe at their workplace, while a significant majority (62%) noted no improvements in security measures over the past year.

Significantly, the findings indicated that 37% of store managers consider safety worries a barrier to hiring, revealing the broader implications for staffing in retail.

Despite experiencing violence, only half of retail employees consistently report such events to law enforcement, indicating a concerning gap in safety protocols.

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