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fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Rising shop assaults deter young workers as retailers face recruitment crisis

Rising shoplifting and violence against retail staff deter young jobseekers, worsen recruitment, and force retailers to prioritise security over customer experience.
World news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Worker who said he 'locked horns' with colleague over rebel music and being called an 'English b*****d' loses challenge over sacking

Worker dismissed for head-butting colleague lost challenge after claiming provocation by rebel music, insults and colleague wielding a hammer.
Business
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Preventing Workplace Violence: A Strategic Imperative for Today's Organizations

Workplace violence is a strategic organizational risk requiring proactive hiring, culture management, behavioral assessments, and continuous threat management across the employee lifecycle.
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Family mourns grandfather stabbed to death during Brooklyn IHOP shift by former coworker

"They had a good friendship," said his granddaughter, who didn't give her name. "They never had any arguments. They were good."
Brooklyn
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Man jailed for 16 years after stabbing spree at Argos warehouse in south London

Sesay jailed for 16 years after stabbing five former colleagues at an Argos south London warehouse; victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Public health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

30% of Employees Have Witnessed Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is increasing: 30% witnessed incidents and 15% were targets, with 93% of employees supporting mandatory preventive legislation.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

After the CDC shooting, federal workers demand more protections from HHS Secretary

A letter signed by hundreds of current and former HHS employees, addressed to Kennedy and members of Congress, says Kennedy is "complicit in dismantling America's public health infrastructure and endangering the nation's health" by questioning the integrity of the CDC's workforce, making false claims that COVID vaccines are not safe or effective, changing vaccine policy based on ideology rather than science, and contributing to "harassment and violence experienced by the CDC staff."
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

CDC Staffers Saw the Violence Coming

The shooter, Patrick Joseph White, was reportedly fixated on the idea that the COVID-19 vaccine had made him depressed and suicidal.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dozens of MPs refused safety measures' for their staff despite rising abuse

A confidential report sent to Commons authorities highlighted concerns over rising violence and abuse against MPs' staff, with 38% now fearing for their safety.
US politics
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Divisions on EBMUD grow amid misconduct investigations

Board members face divisions following complaints of bias and threats stemming from a confrontational incident between Director Chan and an artist.
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
3 months ago

Cal/Osha's Proposed Revisions to Its Draft Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation

The latest draft of Cal/OSHA's Workplace Violence Prevention regulation proposes significant changes, including allowing employees to confront suspected criminals, addressing stakeholder concerns.
Privacy professionals
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Half Moon Bay man pleads to threatening to kill co-workers at farm where mass shooting occurred

A man was sentenced after threatening co-workers at a farm where seven were killed in a mass shooting.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Security guard held in shooting of two coworkers at Spartan College in Inglewood

A security guard opened fire at an aviation college in Inglewood, injuring two women in a targeted workplace violence incident.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Two women shot on campus of technical college near Los Angeles

Two female employees were shot on campus, attributed to workplace violence, with one victim in critical condition.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

A Georgia health system gave location-tracking badges to 10,000 staff members for safety - it worked

Hospitals are dangerous workplaces, with nurses facing significant risks of workplace violence.
Innovative technology like location-tracking badges aims to enhance nurse safety during violent incidents.
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