One worker at this facility was quoted saying “Between being told we should get back to work while a coworker is getting CPR and being told not to help, I just can’t support a corporation like that. We are just numbers,”

There are unavoidable tragic events that happen in every workplace environment, and I am sure that many of the management team were devastated also, but someone has to have some common sense, maybe by removing the coworkers from the immediate area and having a counselor in the aftermath available to assist employees including management who were affected by the death of their coworker instead of making the next union organizing flyer for them.

I remember a few years ago working on an organizing campaign at a large cold storage warehouse, one of my consultants told me that a high low driver twisted her leg and she was waiting in the cafeteria for someone to drive her to the clinic, we went to talk with her to make sure that she was ok, I also told her supervisor and HR director to go and make sure she knew that she had their support and they were concerned for her. They honestly were concerned and immediately went to talk with her, this small but sincere act of kindness spread around to the rest of the work force and was instrumental in improving employee relations at a critical time.

Many workplace situations can either be a I told you that they don’t give a sh%* about us or I really appreciate how they handled this, they do care moment.

I have seen many private company owners, CEO’s, and all levels of management staff who truly care and want the best for their employees but the employees don’t believe that they are respected and their perception is their reality.

A consistent, honest and respectful communication program is essential in maintaining a productive facility.

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