You’re Fired

Agenda Before you fire someone Respect Doing the Deed 3 Things www.wilymanager.com

Before You Fire Have you done everything reasonably possible to have the employee succeed? Has the employee been warned that their poor behavior or performance will lead to termination if not corrected? Are these warnings in writing? Consult with your legal council and HR to determine whether the termination is “with just cause” or “without just cause”. In cases of “with cause” have you completed an investigation and got the employees side of the story? With the help of Legal or HR prepare the letter or “separation agreement” www.wilymanager.com

Be Respectful Have the conversation as soon as possible after making the decision to terminate. Select neutral territory, preferably where you can be as discreet as possible. Plan to allow the employee to depart with as much dignity as possible. Provide appropriate transitional support Cab Walk of shame Come back later to get things or pack up stuff and ship it to them www.wilymanager.com

Keep the discussion quick and to the point. Doing the Deed Have someone with you to witness the conversation, preferably HR or another manager. Keep the discussion quick and to the point. Don’t defend or debate the decision. www.wilymanager.com

3 Things to Remember Shouldn’t be a surprise Not the time to debate the decision It’s rarely as bad as you think www.wilymanager.com