Retrenchment may sometimes be a necessary part of securing future employment for large sections of the workforce. However, the key to a good outcome lies in developing and implementing a retrenchment procedure that achieves the commercial aims of the process while minimizing the impact of job losses on workers and communities. Such a procedure, often encapsulated in a retrenchment plan, should be founded on widespread consultation (particularly with workers and their representatives) and should seek to
Achilles [(uh-kil-eez)] In classical mythology, the greatest warrior on the Greek side in the Trojan War. When he was an infant, his mother tried to make him immortal by bathing him in a magical river, but the heel by which she held him remained vulnerable.
Family of Achilles. Achilles had one mortal parent and one parent that was a goddess. His father was a mortal and his name was Peleus. His mother was a sea goddess. Thetis his mother was only a minor sea goddess and not well known. Patrokles, Achilles cousin fought in the war with him. Patrokles stole Achilles armor to try to kill Hector, but he failed and was killed by Hector.