Learning Lessons from OpenAI’s Pitfalls: Preparing for the Potential Ripple Effect of Terminations

Earlier today we learned that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI the company behind ChatGPT, was returning to his post as CEO, bringing a captivating story to a close (well at least for now).

In case you missed it, the company dismissed Altman on Friday. The company provided few details on its decision to terminate Altman beyond citing a lack of candour on his part when communicating with its Board.

Learning from OpenAI’s Pitfalls

Over the weekend we learned that following a failed attempt at reinstatement, the former CEO had agreed to join the company’s financial backer, Microsoft. Altman was joined at Microsoft by other executives and management who quickly exited the company following his termination. While Microsoft welcomed the employees, it also publicly left the door open for Altman to return to his former company. 

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“Loud Quitting” – How Employers Can Manage this Trend

Loud Quitting” - How Employers Can Manage this Trend

Back in September, we delved into the issue of “quiet quitting” and discussed how employers can manage their quiet quitting employees. Recently, we’ve seen a new, flip-side, trend of employee’s “loud quitting”.

No employer wants a disgruntled employee making a dramatic exit from their workplace and potentially spewing ill words about the workplace. So, here are some legal tactics for employers to mitigate potential damages to their company or reputation related to loud quitting employees. 

What is Loud Quitting?

“Loud quitting” refers to an employee making a very public and disruptive departure from their job, often with the intent to call attention to perceived injustices or mismanagement at their workplace. This can take various forms, such as dramatic farewell emails, social media posts, public speeches, or even videos. While these methods may give an employee a sense of vindication or catharsis, they can potentially cause damage to a company’s reputation and morale among the remaining employees.

 

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