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McDonald’s Corp. is mandating worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year.
The training requirement will impact 2 million workers at 39,000 stores worldwide. “It’s really important that we be very clear a safe and respectful workplace where people feel like they’re going to be protected is critically important for our business,” says Chris Kempczinski, president and chief executive officer of McDonald’s. “It’s just what society’s expecting.”
The change is part of a larger reckoning over sexual harassment at McDonald’s. At least 50 workers have filed charges against the company over the last five years, alleging physical and verbal harassment and, in some cases, retaliation when they complained. The problem wasn’t confined to restaurants. In November 2019, McDonald’s fired its former chief executive officer Steve Easterbrook after he acknowledged having a relations
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McDonald s said Wednesday that it will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year. The training will be required for 2 million workers at 39,000 stores worldwide.
“A safe and respectful workplace where people feel like they re going to be protected is critically important for our business,” McDonald s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said. “It s just what society is expecting.”
The change is part of a larger reckoning about sexual harassment at the world s largest burger chain. At least 50 workers have filed charges against the company during the last five years, alleging physical and verbal harassment and, in some cases, retaliation when they compl
McDonald s Plans Training For All Employees To Prevent Violence, Harassment, Discrimination
OAK BROOK (dpa-AFX) - McDonald s Corp. announced the implementation of new Global Brand Standards in its operations, including training to all employees to prevent violence, harassment and discrimination. The move would foster safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces.
Beginning in January 2022, the fast-food chain would require mandatory training for employees in all 39,000 McDonald s restaurants, both Company-owned and franchisee locations, in more than 100 countries.
The new Brand Standards prioritize actions in four areas such as harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention; workplace violence prevention; restaurant employee feedback; and health and safety. The company said these will be implemented by a suite of policies, tools, training and reporting mechanisms.
The new requirement for staff who works at McDonald’s
The mandate will affect around two million employees who are working in McDonald’s 39,000 outlets worldwide. The anti-harassment training will be implemented starting next year, and it is aiming to teach workers about harassment, violence, and discrimination so they can avoid committing or suffering from these offenses while working at the company’s stores.
The fast-food giant announced the directive for anti-harassment training on Wednesday, April 14. Everyone who is employed in the company is required to complete this additional training. It’s really important that we be very clear: a safe and respectful workplace where people feel like they’re going to be protected is critically important for our business, Chris Kempczinski, McDonald’s president and chief executive officer, told the Associated Press in an interview. It’s just what society is expecting.