Webinar: How to Cope with Reduction in Force and Corporate Downsizing

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Is your program facing a shrinking security force or a downturn in the market? In our next Solutions by Sector webinar on July 26, Andrew Baer, head of global security for Weatherford International, will outline how to cope.

Safe Separations – Addressing the Security Risks Associated with Reduction-In-Force and Corporate Downsizing Activities

Set against the backdrop of the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2014 collapse of the global oil market, “Safe Separations” explores the nexus between market driven reduction in force (RIF) and expansion in force (EIF) exercises and the risk of violence impacting an organization. The phenomena of significant headcount change brings unique challenges to companies which are typically exposed to violence risk from 3rd party perpetrators but are now facing the risk of violent actions being taken by employees and contractors from within the organization.

This webinar will explore the stressors employees are exposed to in adverse market conditions and how these can compound to create potentially lethal situations in the workplace and cause unacceptable levels of exposure for the company. The session includes discussion on the effectiveness of contemporary western threat management practices when addressing violence threat cases in different cultural environs applicable to multinational organizations.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the relationship between market dynamics and corporate decisions to reduce headcount and/or footprint.
Understand the security risks posed by reduction-in-force exercises.
Identify “pathway to violence” and how multi-disciplinary assessment of behaviors of concern can lead to successful pre-incident intervention.
Review the impact of employment termination on employees and how this can manifest as a security risk.

Register here! Can’t make it on the 26^th? No problem – this webinar will be on-demand for a full year following the live broadcast.

ON DEMAND: Business-impacting events such as severe weather, man-made disasters, and supply chain disruption are increasing in frequency and making impacts around the globe.

In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations face an ever-growing array of disruptive events, security threats and risks. Traditional reactive approaches to security intelligence often leave businesses vulnerable and ill-prepared to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats that could impact the safety of their people, facilities or operations.