Working Together Again
In a surprising twist, Alex decided to return to the company, albeit for just one week—a brief window within which to mend the havoc he had sown. Trent’s gratitude overflowed in a near-groveling display, but Alex harbored a broader vision for how the organization could be reformed, especially for the colleagues he was leaving behind.
First, he secured the CEO’s commitment to enroll the company in an age discrimination seminar, instigating a process to implement protective protocols shielding older staff members from unwarranted dismissal. Alex was unwavering in his mission, championing improved severance packages for colleagues coerced into resigning.