Suicide in the Workplace

The onset of the pandemic has placed a greater emphasis on mental health, with many organizations making it a business imperative to make sure that employees are fully supported. Research on mental health in the workplace continues to grow, though there is a dearth of scholarly writings taking a micro approach to understanding the impact of negative work environments. This three-book series explores issues related to personality disorders and work-related suicides and their **** effect on employees and leaders.

This volume explores occupational suicide, its characteristics, and the circumstances associated with workplace suicide in various occupations. The book is divided into three sections: defining work-related suicide, exploring its relationship to specific high-stress jobs (such as law enforcement), and the role of leadership and human resources **** professionals in suicide prevention and postvention. With chapter contributions from authors around the world, this collection offers a global perspective of the sociocultural factors that affect work-related suicides. This book will advance scholarship related to employee well-being and mental health, employee engagement, and organizational culture and psychology.

Explores the role of globalization and technologization of the workplace on workplace suicide Identifies organizational stressors that contribute to job-related suicide Addresses the stigma research in relation to employee suicide

Autorentext

Marie-Line Germain**, Ph.D. ** is an award-winning Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University, USA. She is the author of six books and been a Fulbright recipient with visiting professorships in China, Finland, France, Ghana, Japan, and South Korea. Her research focuses on dysfunctional leadership **** behaviors and psychosocial risks in the workplace.

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The issue of employee mental health is one of the defining issues of our times. This authoritative research text by Dr. Germain and her colleagues lifts the lid on an uncomfortable and unspoken reality suicide in the workplace. It offers a range of practical support for HR practitioners, organisational leaders and policy makers. An informative, challenging and insightful must-read text.

Prof. David McGuire, Head of HRM Department, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland

"A timely and important investigation of a critical issue among a modern workforce. This book sheds light on a rising threat in modern work, providing practical advice for employers, employees, and mental health professionals on how to identify and address signs of suicide ideation and promote a healthier work environment. A must-read for anyone committed to well-being in the workplace."

Annie M. Wilson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Western Carolina University

The pandemic has heightened the focus on mental health, pushing organizations to prioritize employee support. While workplace mental health research is growing, micro-level studies on negative work environments remain limited. This three-book series examines personality disorders, work-related suicides, and their impact on employees and leaders.

This volume explores occupational suicide, its characteristics, and the circumstances associated with workplace suicide in various occupations. The book is divided into three sections: defining work-related suicide, exploring its connection to high-stress roles (like law enforcement), and the role of leadership and human resources professionals in suicide prevention and postvention. Featuring contributions from global authors, the collection provides an international perspective on the sociocultural factors influencing work-related suicides. This book will advance scholarship related to employee well-being and mental health, employee engagement, organizational culture and psychology.

Marie-Line Germain , Ph.D. is an award-winning Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University, USA. She is the author of six books and has been a Fulbright recipient with visiting professorships in China, Finland, France, Ghana, Japan, and South Korea. Her research focuses on dysfunctional leadership behaviors and psychosocial risks in the workplace.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Part I - Defining Work-Related Suicide.- Chapter 2. Defining occupational suicide: Insights from the France Telecom suicides on financialization and the disintegration of social solidarity.- Chapter 3. The role of stress and burnout in occupational suicide.- Chapter 4. Job-related stressors, burnout, and occupational suicide.- Chapter 5. Occupational suicide: A worldwide phenomenon.- Chapter 6. Suicide by occupation in the United States.- Part II - Identifying Suicidal Signs in Employees.- Chapter 7. Warning signs & risk factors for employees at risk of suicide.- Chapter 8: Identifying suicidal signs: Correlates of suicides in law enforcement.- Part III - Guidelines and Strategies for Workplace Suicide Prevention.- Chapter 9. Leadership's role in mitigating workplace suicide risks and strategies for supporting suicidal colleagues.- Chapter 10. Strategies for organizational leaders and human resource professionals in workplace suicide prevention and postvention.- Chapter 11.Workplace suicide postvention: Research insights and actionable frameworks.- Chapter 12. External resources.- Chapter 13. Conclusion.