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fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Walmart changes cart rules for workers filling pick-up orders after safety concerns

The latest guidance from Walmart instructs workers to load a maximum of six blue bins on a cart, down from the previous eight, so they can better see where they're going.
E-Commerce
Boston
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Solid Management Guideline: Use Common Sense

Management decisions under stress can prioritize production over employee well-being, leading to tragic outcomes.
#workplace-violence
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Four in five people have experienced abuse or violence at work, research finds

Violence and abuse in the workplace is a critical issue affecting many sectors, with significant underreporting due to normalization and lack of support.
Business
fromAmerican Banker
1 month ago

U.S. banks with Paris offices on alert due to terror threats

Several major U.S. banks allowed employees to work from home following a foiled bomb plot amid rising terrorism concerns during the war with Iran.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Four Disneyland employees hospitalized in hazmat situation at theme park

Four Disneyland employees were hospitalized after exposure to an unknown odor in a backstage Tomorrowland area caused dizziness and shortness of breath.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Middle East tensions escalate

Major tech companies including Amazon, Google, Snap, and Nvidia are implementing emergency protocols to protect employees and facilities in the Middle East amid US-Israel-Iran conflict escalation.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Google DeepMind Staffers Ask Leaders to Keep Them 'Physically Safe' From ICE

Google DeepMind employees requested company plans and policies to protect staff from ICE actions on premises and commuting, citing recent federal violence and leadership silence.
#target
fromKotaku
6 months ago

GameStop Employees Are Bracing For 'Trade Anything Day' Chaos

Earlier this week, meme stock retailer turned Pok é mon card pawn shop, GameStop, announced a new trade-in stunt engineered to go viral. " Trade Anything Day " will let customers come in and hand over almost anything in exchange for store credit. Employees who weren't told about the promotional stunt in advance are already preparing for the worst. Some are even trying to harness the chaos for a good cause.
Business
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Some FreshCo employees are wearing bodycams, raising questions around safety and privacy | CBC News

Some grocery stores owned by Sobeys Inc. are the latest Toronto stores to test body-worn cameras. In a statement, the retailer confirmed it's piloting the project after the bodycams were spotted on FreshCo cashiers in a store located at Sherbourne and Isabella streets. The cameras are being used to combat harassment and assault directed toward employees and to prevent shoplifting and other crimes, Sobeys spokesperson Caitlin Gray said.
Privacy technologies
fromGrub Street
7 months ago

Lucien Smith's Food Is Already Messy

One night in mid-September, two employees say, a "neighborhood guy" came into the restaurant at close to midnight, visibly intoxicated and displaying alarming signs of mental-health issues. Smith was in the restaurant, along with three young women who were working. When the man asked Smith for a beer, the artist offered him water instead - a gesture that the women working say "invited him to stay" despite their safety concerns.
New York City
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Trump team threatens to withhold MTA funding over worker safety issues

The federal government demands better safety measures from the MTA following increased incidents and a transit worker's death.
#cdc
#shoplifting
Public health
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
10 months ago

DA investigators search California company accused of overexposing employees to toxic gas

Parter Medical Products Inc. is under investigation for failing to protect workers from prolonged exposure to ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 months ago

Pet lovers demand leadership change at San Jose animal shelter - San Jose Spotlight

Management at San Jose Animal Care Center prioritizes image over staff and animal safety, resulting in inadequate training and retaliation against concerned employees.
fromSecuritymagazine
10 months ago

Jewel Singh: Protecting Women At All Levels of an Organization

The constant challenge, risks and uncertainties associated with Security made the role appealing. I see challenges as opportunities for growth, calculated risk-taking and a way to demonstrate our duty of care purpose, which I am passionate about.
Public health
London music
fromPortland Mercury
10 months ago

Moldy Bar

Toxic mold exposure in venues can cause immediate health issues that linger for hours.
Management often neglects mold problems to save costs, risking employee and customer health.
fromFortune
11 months ago

How retail giant Home Depot is preparing employees for ICE raids

In response to ICE raids, Home Depot provided guidance to employees about safety and reporting incidents, allowing employees disturbed by raids to leave with pay.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Matters
11 months ago

Protecting Your Business and Family: How Slip and Fall Injuries and Probate Planning Intersect

Slip and fall injuries represent a significant risk to businesses, leading to costly legal issues and potential damage to reputation.
Business
Boston food
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Commuter rail union says legal loophole leaves operators in danger

MBTA conductor union calls for legal protections after an assault incident, highlighting the need for equal treatment under the law.
The assault on a commuter rail conductor has spurred legislative efforts to amend existing laws for better employee protections.
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