Suicides Spur Management Shake-Up at France Telecom

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A recent management shake-up at France Telecom in the wake of worker suicides is a sign of shifting attitudes in Europe regarding attention to employee concerns. It also speaks to the importance of winning over workers when making major changes as well as a difference in US and European management styles. Outgoing CEO Didier Lombard faced pressure to resign after two dozen suicides by workers during the past two years amid a restructuring effort. A number of France Telecom workers who killed themselves reportedly left notes blaming unbearable working conditions and enforced job changes.

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Suicides Spur Management Shake-Up at France Telecom

A recent management shake-up at France Telecom in the wake of worker suicides is a sign of shifting attitudes in Europe regarding attention to employee concer...

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