Leadership wants me to quietly manage out a good employee to avoid a payout, and it would be cleaner for the company. But I know her, I know her kids just started school. My job is to serve the business, and right now that's pulling hard against protecting a person who trusts me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Serving the company and protecting its people pull against each other, and you're caught between them.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.