Thomas Ashton Institute Lunch and Learn (online): Managing violence and aggression in retail
| Dates: | 25 June 2026 |
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| Times: | 12:30 - 13:30 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Thomas Ashton Institute |
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| How much: | Free |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Professor Sheena Johnson, Dr Kara Ng |
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Join the Thomas Ashton Institute for our first Lunch and Learn session, exploring the growing challenge of violence and aggression in the retail sector.
Delivered by Dr Kara Ng and Professor Sheena Johnson, this webinar will introduce best practice guidance developed with the Retail Trust, drawing on academic research and industry insights.
The session will highlight the impact of workplace violence and aggression on staff wellbeing and organisational performance, and share practical strategies to help organisations prevent incidents and support employees.
Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e07e8176-977a-4a6c-bad6-c0bf5a437f7f@c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77
Speakers
Professor Sheena Johnson
Organisation: University of Manchester
Biography: Sheena Johnson is Professor of Work Psychology and Wellbeing at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
Dr Kara Ng
Organisation: University of Manchester
Biography: Dr Kara Ng is Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.
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