How benefits can help workers following a tragedy

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Employees clocking into an El Paso, Texas, Walmart on a Saturday morning in August didn’t know their workplace was about to become a crime scene with 22 victims. With stories like this plaguing the news, it’s imperative HR is ready to help workers cope with the aftermath of tragedy, experts say.

“The sad thing is it’s becoming the new norm, and I do believe being prepared should be part of corporate culture,” says Gil Manzano, senior vice president of client partnerships at ACI Specialty Benefits.

Kayla Webster
Freelance writer

Kayla Webster is a freelance writer based in New York City.


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