Preventing Violence During Employee Terminations

Preventing Violence During Employee Terminations

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By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services

“Firing an employee is already disruptive… but it can also escalate from a disruption into violence” (ASIS International, 2025).

Leaders and HR professionals can reduce risk by:

  • Planning terminations carefully with clear procedures

  • Ensuring security presence when needed

  • Training managers to spot warning signs

  • Protecting staff and the organization without compromising professionalism

Terminations are never easy—but with preparation, they can remain safe and controlled.

#HRLeadership #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement #EmployeeTermination #SecurityManagement #Leadership #OrganizationalResilience

Source:
 ASIS International. (2025). When employee terminations escalate: Managing disruption and preventing violence. Security Management. Retrieved from https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/

 

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