How to Deal With an Employee Who Is Trying to Sabotage You
- 1). Document suspected cases of employee sabotage. Record the time, date and events leading up to the acts, such as the announcements which would adversely impact employees or news of potential layoffs. Note the locations of employees at the time of the act.
- 2). Tighten security. Update passwords, back up files or install cameras or software to monitor online employee activities. Split sensitive tasks among trusted employees so no single employee has power to hold the company hostage. Limit access to sensitive physical or online areas.
- 3). Publicize the act of sabotage and its effect upon the organization. News of the incident will let the saboteur know she is "on notice" and will deter other attacks from would-be saboteurs who believe they can also get away without detection.
- 4). Solicit help from allies such as an employee or union representative. Explain both incidents and how these actions impact the well-being of the organization and its employees. Employee representatives may be willing to share intelligence such as a witness account of the vandalism or incident.
- 5). Dismiss the perpetrator quickly, once found. Although it is tempting to seek revenge, making an example of the saboteur, instead respect the former employee's dignity or else risk future acts from conspirators.
