83 % of workers claimed they received some level of abuse by a customer.
Half of retail workers have witnessed a colleague being physically abused by a customer.
It's one of the findings of a new survey from Circle K on harassment in the workplace.
83 % of retail workers claimed they were harassed at some level by a customer while on duty.
Manager of the Bridge Centre in Tullamore, John Cusack, says he's seen young employees become afraid when faced with an abusive customer:
Relief For Offaly School As Nine SNAs Reinstated For Summer Programme
There are currently 199 pupils in Ballinamere NS as well as three autism classes.
Midlands Garda Divisions Show Gap In Drink Driving Tests
The Meath/Westmeath Division recorded a low breath testing rate compared to Laois-Offaly last year.
Laois TD Urges Greenway Impact Review On Farming
Willie Aird feels some projects will not come to fruition.
Midlands Celebrates Men's Health Week
There is events happening across the region.
Laois 10k Run and Family Fun Day Returns This Sunday
Abbeyleix House and Farm is holding their fifth annual family fun day this Sunday.
Fianna Fail Councillor Elected Tullamore Cathaoirleach
Shane Murray is succeeding Councillor Declan Harvey in the role.
Outgoing Chair Of Offaly County Council Elected Birr Cathaoirleach
Independent rep John Leahy is taking up the role in Birr.
Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers
It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.
Plans For Major Laois Redevelopment Delayed
The developer is appealing a planning condition to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation
Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.
Builders Behind Midlands Solar Farm Scoop Up Award For Construction Excellence
Wills Bros Group are taking home the Judges Silver Award for their work on the Timahoe North Solar Farm.
Laois TD Highlights Four Year Wait For Neurological Assessments
Independent rep Brian Stanley highlighted the case of a young Portlaoise woman in the Dail.
40 New Jobs On The Way To Laois
It's part of a €6m investment.
Westmeath Psychotherapist Warns Of Gambling Addictions
He is sharing his own experience to raise awareness.
Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out
Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.
Sunshine Is On The Way For The Midlands
It comes after a wash out week of rain and wind.
SIPTU Call For 'Full Answers' On Midlands College Closure
SIPTU say transparency is needed around the phased closure of Carlow College.
Westmeath Community Project Launching Strategic Plan Today
Women's Community Projects Mullingar is launching their plan from 2026 to 2030 today.
New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events
Interactive breathalysers called ‘FlineBox’ machines will be in place.
Former Laois-Offaly Garda Sergeant Joins Muintir Na Tíre
Muintir na Tíre works to develop community safety solutions.
