News, French Telco Sets $1.5 Billion Program To Prevent Staff Suicide. (profit, fund)

[JD59]

Paris, France (AHN) - France's largest telecommunications firm is setting aside $1.48 billion to fund a stress-reduction program for staff aimed at ending a spate of suicides among its workers.

France Telecom SA revealed the plan Wednesday in the face of lower third quarter profits

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7016841751?French%20Telco%20Sets%20$1.5%20Billion% 20Program%20To%20Prevent%20Staff%20Suicide (broken link)

[PurpleLove08]

It seems they could save themselves money by improving working conditions.

That's quite a sum to set aside when they say their profits aren't what they used to be........

[7 Wishes]

Originally Posted by PurpleLove08

It seems they could save themselves money by improving working conditions.

That's quite a sum to set aside when they say their profits aren't what they used to be........

Yeah and their saying for "stress reduction" workers over 57 are being reduced to p/t.......hmm, in this country that's called "age discrimination" (though it's done in droves anyway)......gotta love the French spin on it

[PurpleLove08]

Originally Posted by 7 Wishes

Yeah and their saying for "stress reduction" workers over 57 are being reduced to p/t.......hmm, in this country that's called "age discrimination" (though it's done in droves anyway)......gotta love the French spin on it

Well hey, at least there they have health care even if they lose their job.