1851

<div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
J.J. Sorrenti has learned much throughout his extensive career, including the impact layoffs can have on the morale of a company. Early on in his career, before he joined the team at printing and promotions company Safeguard, he was told they needed to layoff a third of their staff. Although shocked, Sorrenti executed the plan without further discussion with upper management.

&quot;It wasn&rsquo;t disruptive to the profit margins, but it certainly wasn&rsquo;t great for the employees who remained,&quot; said President of Dallas-based <a href="http://www.safeguarddevelopment.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=crains-dallas-safeguard-business-solutions-president-shares-insight-8324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Safeguard </a>J.J. Sorrenti in an interview with Crain&#39;s Dallas. &quot;The result was that several more people ended up leaving because they had too much work piled on them.&quot;

Later reminiscing on the situation, Sorrenti felt he could have taken a stand against upper management but the larger lesson was that the company culture was the ultimate problem.

&quot;If employees don&rsquo;t feel comfortable coming to you with problems or concerns, you have failed as a leader,&quot; said Sorrenti to Crain&#39;s Dallas reporter Nicholas Sakelaris. &quot;Now that I&rsquo;m in a leadership position, I work hard to foster an environment where employees feel comfortable talking with me. Pushback is a good thing at <a href="https://www.gosafeguard.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=crains-dallas-safeguard-business-solutions-president-shares-insight-8324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Safeguard</a>.&quot;
</div>

Click <a href="http://dallas.crains.com/if-i-knew-then/jj-sorrenti/safeguard-business-solutions?utm_source=natlnewsletter&amp%3Butm_medium=email&amp%3Butm_content=dallas&amp%3Butm_campaign=Dallas_20161207_0901&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=crains-dallas-safeguard-business-solutions-president-shares-insight-8324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here </a>to read the full piece.

Crain's Dallas: Safeguard Business Solutions President Shares Insight

1851 Franchise

Dallas business leader shares lessons learned from the helm of the printing and promotions brand.

crains-dallas-safeguard-business-solutions-president-shares-insight

SweatHouz

SweatHouz Expansion - Tribeca Opening and 12 NYC Franchise Units - 1851 Franchise

SweatHouz Franchise Expands Into New York City With 12-Unit Development Agreement Across Manhattan and Brooklyn

sweathouz-new-york-tribeca-expansion

DoodyCalls

How This Family Built a Fast-Growing DoodyCalls Business in Greensboro, North Carolina

families-in-franchising-robert-thomas-doodycalls-greensboro

Sparkle Squad Window Cleaning Services

Sparkle Squad Franchise - Ryan Fraser - Franchisee Feature - 1851 Franchise

Commercial Real Estate Veteran Leverages Commercial Work To Grow Sparkle Squad Franchise

sparkle-squad-franchise-new-jersey-ryan-fraser

Children's Lighthouse

Values-Based Curriculum Gives Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Owners a Competitive Edge

Why a Values-Based Curriculum Gives Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Owners a Competitive Edge

values-based-curriculum-childrens-lighthouse-franchise-competitive-edge

ServiceMaster Restore

How ServiceMaster Recovery Management Leads Commercial Disaster Recovery

How ServiceMaster Restore’s SRM Team Becomes the First Call for Commercial Disasters Nationwide

servicemaster-recover-management-srm-commercial-property-restoration

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Hardee's Franchise - ARC Burger Lawsuit - 1851 Franchise

Hardee’s Lawsuit Targets Franchisee as 77 Restaurants Prepare to Shut Down

hardees-franchise-closures-arc-burger-lawsuit

Domino's Franchise - North Pole - Dec 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Domino’s Pizza Brings Delivery Cheer to North Pole, Alaska

dominos-pizza-franchise-north-pole-alaska

California Pizza Kitchen’s Sale Is the Latest in the Era of PE-Backed Turnarounds in Franchising

california-pizza-kitchens-sale-is-the-latest-in-the-era-of-pe-backed-turnarounds-in-franchising

Buying a fitness franchise, people exercising

Boutique vs. Big Box Gym Franchises: Which Offers Best ROI in the $7 Billion Fitness Market?

buy-fitness-franchise-boutique-big-box-comparison

Pieology Pizza Enters Chapter 11 Following Costly Bid To Save Struggling Stores

pieology-pizza-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy

Paris Baguette Welcomes Zac Sulma as New Chief Operating Officer

new-coo-zac-sulma

AI-related job cuts, October U.S. job cuts, American job cut record

AI-Fueled Layoffs Reshape the U.S. Job Market — And Highlight Franchising’s Resilience

ai-job-cuts-franchising-path-forward

As Starbucks and Dunkin’ Navigate a Changing Market, New Coffee Players Keep Gaining Ground

starbucks-dunkin-franchise-coffee-market-trends

Senior Entrepreneurship - Franchising - 1851 Franchise

Senior Entrepreneurship Is Rising — And Franchising Is a Key Outlet

senior-entrepreneurship-franchising-silver-startups

Do You Qualify? A Look at the Chick-fil-A Franchise Requirements

do-you-qualify-a-look-at-the-chick-fil-a-franchise-requirements

The Top 15 Pet Supplies and Retail Franchises for 2025

the-top-15-pet-supplies-and-retail-franchises

Scenthound Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

scenthound-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Christmas Decor Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

christmas-decor-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Ellianos Coffee Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

ellianos-coffee-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Photo of group of dogs standing together in day care facility

Crain's Dallas: Safeguard Business Solutions President Shares Insight

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS