Letting an Employee Go

Learn best practices for letting an employee go in a thoughtful, fair, and considerate way that can minimize your stress.

Introduction

• The correct way to terminate an employee

1. Overview of Employee Termination

• Termination in context
• Overview of the termination process
• Knowing when termination is appropriate
• Dealing with serious offenses

2. Preparing for Termination

• Preparing your documentation
• Managing internal communication
• Anticipating common questions
• When the employee is not at fault
• Thinking through the logistics

3. Conducting the Termination

• Understanding meeting participant roles
• Understanding the langauge of termination
• Delivering the news
• Responding to negativity
• Avoiding common pitfalls
• Closing the meeting

Conclusion

• Moving forward after a termination