We were assigned an "active assailant preparedness" compliance course and it feels so dystopian. A bad AI is telling me to "prepare to survive". It implied some people are emotionally unstable and might get violent if you discuss current events.
It's hard to listen to and not feel horrified/angry.
I’ve been at FIS for 25+ years and the majority of the compliance courses have literally not changed (including the “active assailant”) over the last 5-8 years or so. I’m just glad that last year was the first time (as well as this year) they provided the option to take the test first without going through the course.
@d2 would venture that emotions are high. It is essential to be prepared to face what can happen in any workplace or just any place now. Yep, companies have added this to their yearly training roster. It's become a liability thing. If you are laying off whole swathes of employees, it might be too much for someone. Think about how security is beefed up at Jax every now and then. It's gotten a mention here more than once as a barometer.
@OP but there are emotionally unstable people and there are people who would like to ki-l us for reasons we can’t understand. Any advice on how to avoid being ki-led is welcomed by me even if it appears obvious.
And what does this have to do with lay offs?
@ar also dogs, big ones. The remote work has a been a boon to dogs everywhere and a huge source of annoyance to the cats. Unless there is a home invasion, not worried.
@OP Every public company has this training. I do not like it but i get the reason why it is there.
As someone who works from home, as long as my dogs get occasional treats and let outside a few times, I'm pretty sure it was pointless. 🤷🏼♀️
Everyone prepares in their own way. Used to have a cue with a colleague in case of an active sho-ter, the agreement was, whomever knew first, to find to find the other, give the cue and run for cover, exit, whichever was appropriate. If the day was really rough, we would give the cue to each other as a piece of dark humor that would help the day.