Share this post

Urgency

A hasty termination raises the risk of violence.

Problem icon
The Problem

Terminations represent a special area of risk — for companies and their Human Resources teams. One manufacturing company concerned about an employee’s angry outbursts and recent decline in job performance leaned toward immediately terminating the individual’s employment contract, but it asked us to assess the matter and make recommendations on how to resolve it.

Solution icon
The Solution

Our assessment identified the potential risks which ranged from a potentially physical and violent reaction to legal liability. Our team suggested several options to better manage the volatile situation. One was to refer the 15-year employee to an Employee Assistance Program. Another was to extend his benefits as part of the termination package.

Results icon
The Results

The behavioral threat assessment resulted in an updated set of recommendations that the company then implemented for this employee. Collectively, these eased the employee’s transition, ensured ongoing mental healthcare and established informal monitoring mechanisms that could provide alerts if the behaviors of concern resumed. The behaviors did not — and further harm and increased costs were averted. The company viewed this case as an opportunity to improve its security as well as its policies governing how to handle behaviors of concern and terminations.

Get in Touch

By completing the above form you have read, understood and accept our Privacy terms as well as our Cookie terms. Read our Privacy Policy.

Jensen Hughes ensures non-discrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the Jensen Hughes Compliance Team at 410-737-8677 or compliance@jensenhughes.com.