Walmart Shooting Raises Need for Violence Prevention at Work
by Associated Press – 3 days ago
Workers far too often don't know how to recognize warning signs, and even more crucially don't know how to report suspicious behavior.
Workers far too often don't know how to recognize warning signs, and even more crucially don't know how to report suspicious behavior.
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