It's unpleasant, but it's important to be prepared for
and face head on. Employment termination happens in every industry,
the auto industry is no exception.
The best possible outcome ruins someone's day. However,
recent events bear a stark reminder that sometimes these events can
be a trigger for something far more dangerous: workplace violence.
Just last week, the nation was shocked with yet another senseless
act of violence in the workplace. On Monday, a disgruntled former employee,
walked into his former employer's job site and killed five of
his former co-workers before taking his own life. No one would
suggest that the employer could have done something differently to
prevent this kind of violence. However, these events underscore the
importance of having strong practices and procedures in place to
handle events surrounding employment termination. These steps allow
employers to do everything they can to deescalate and defuse these,
admittedly, difficult
