Suicides
How’s that for a title?
In an article in today’s New York Times, the mystery of why the number of suicides among middle aged Americans increased rather dramatically from 1999 to 2004 is considered. The subject of suicide has long been regarded as one of the most complex there is, and now attention is focused on why it’s happening at an increasing rate in the 45 to 54 age group.
One of the surprising things about this article is that work is not mentioned at all (except for listing ”unemployment” as one of the ususal reasons, but with no further discussion)–which is odd. It seems to me that the pressures of a job–any job–must be analyzed as part of this subject. I raise this, because human resources professionals must always remember the “human” part of their profession.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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