April 28, 2024 Workplace violence costs as much as $56 billion annually, researchers estimate No industry is free of violence, but the problem is prevalent in the service sector. BY The Conversation Violence and harassment on the job are all too common: More than 1 in 5 workers worldwide have experienced it, according to the International Labor … Continue reading Workplace violence costs as much as $56 billion annually, researchers estimate
By Shalene Gupta December 08, 2022 The gun control debates rage on as mass shootings continue, including one last month in Virginia, but handgun owners are making their stance clear: The number of Americans carrying guns on a daily basis has doubled, according to a recent study led by ??Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, a professor of epidemiology at the … Continue reading As gun violence increases, more people are carrying guns every day
By Clint Rainey December 07, 2022 Almost a quarter of all workers worldwide have experienced some version of violence or harassment while on the job, according to a new UN report that marks, ostensibly, the first such global survey on the prevalence of this problem. From the data gathered, it declares that the problem is … Continue reading Workplace violence and harassment are rampant global issues, says landmark UN report
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick steps down A slew of scandals drove shareholder pressure to a breaking point. R. Lawler @Rjcc Danish Siddiqui / Reuters The New York Times reports that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is stepping down, following heavy pressure from a large group of shareholders. Despite a reputation for scandals that appeared to … Continue reading Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth
