In September, New York enacted a law designed to protect retail workers from violence on the job. The Retail Worker Safety Act requires companies with 10 or more employees to adopt a clear workplace violence prevention policy, as well as a training program and even a panic button system in large workplaces. The law comes … Read more
Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta became embroiled in a minor controversy following the horrific Kolkata rape case. While participating in a protest in the city, she faced heckling from the crowd, ultimately leading her to withdraw from the event. In a recent interview, Sengupta clarified that the individuals who harassed her were not locals but outsiders … Read more
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 Organization, with women slightly more likely to be affected than men. In the U.S., more than 2 million workers face violence on the job each year – and those are … Read more
Employee well-being is, and will continue to be, a core workplace focus. It’s increasingly important given the fast-paced world we live in, economic uncertainties, and the uptick in violence being reported across news cycles. These factors impact society at large and can erode our mental well-being and sense of security. Given these circumstances, my company, … Read more
