On September 8, 2009
The Darkest Side to Workplace and Economic Stress: Suicide
It’s been a tough year or two for most of us, what with the economy imploding, jobs getting slashed, and home values plummeting. But for a few, it’s proven too much too handle. According to The New York Times, workplace suicides rose significantly from 2007 to 2008, to a series high of 251 nationwide. The Times reported that: 94 percent were committed by men the suicide rate was highest for workers ages 45 to 54 white workers were most likely to commit suicide (78 percent) employees in management positions accounted for the largest group of suicides And keep in mind these numbers don’t include suicides that were committed outside the workplace. What can managers do to make sure one of…
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