Preventing Violence During Employee Terminations
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/
Navigating Different Work Styles that May Clash with Your Own
By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services
“You can’t always pick your colleagues, but you can find the best way to work together—even with others whose work styles may clash with your own” (ASIS International, 2025).
For leaders and teams, this means:
- Adapt communication to bridge style gaps
- Focus on shared goals, not differences
- Leverage strengths to complement weaknesses
- Build collaboration habits that turn friction into innovation and productivity
Effective teamwork isn’t about liking everyone—it’s about working smart together.
#Leadership #Teamwork #Collaboration #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ConflictResolution #ProfessionalGrowth #SecurityManagement #ThoughtLeadership
Source:
ASIS International. (2025). Working effectively with colleagues whose styles differ from your own. Security Management. Retrieved from https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/
Closing Critical Security Gaps
By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services
Leaders today face evolving threats that demand a new framework: visibility, adaptive defense, and identity-infused response (ASIS International, 2025).
This approach shifts security from reactive to proactive—helping organizations anticipate risks, protect assets, and empower people. In a world where threats move fast, integrating identity into your defense strategy isn’t optional—it’s essential.
#SecurityLeadership #RiskManagement #AdaptiveDefense #IdentitySecurity #OrganizationalResilience #CyberSecurity #SecurityManagement #ThoughtLeadership
Citation:
ASIS International. (2025). Closing a critical security gap: Visibility, adaptive defense, and identity-infused response. Security Management. Retrieved from https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/10/
