"The worst time to ask your partner for the location of the home fire extinguisher is when you need it. The best time to ask is when you don't need it immediately. That's the guiding principle behind the book Don't Sign Anything: a guide for the day you're laid off., by two experts on change management. "Thanks, I'll Get Back to You.""
"The authors, Paul Levy, former CEO of a world-class teaching hospital and manager of the multi-billion dollar clean-up of Boston Harbor, and Farzana Mohamed, organizational consultant on change management and employee engagement, presume that one day you will be called into your boss' office, a human resources officer will be present, and the boss will begin by saying, "This is not going to be an easy meeting...""
"Levy and Mohamed advise you to respond, "Thanks, I'll get back to you." BATNA: Know Yours and Theirs The authors want you to know your BATNA-best alternative to a negotiated agreement. What are the risks and benefits if you refuse to sign the agreement? The idea is to consider the most advantageous action you can take. At the same time, it's necessary to consider the company's BATNA."
The worst time to ask for the location of a home fire extinguisher is when it is needed; the best time is before it is needed. When an employee is called into a layoff meeting and presented with a termination agreement described as generous or beyond corporate policy, the appropriate response is, "Thanks, I'll get back to you," to avoid immediate signing. Assess the BATNA—best alternative to a negotiated agreement—by evaluating risks and benefits of refusing to sign and by considering the company's alternatives. Lawsuits can be costly, create negative publicity, and expose corporate documents. Employees earning $50,000 or more should consider hiring an employment attorney for advice.
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