Letting an Employee Go
51mGeneral2019-11-13
Authors
Todd Dewett
Authenticity Expert, Educator, Author, Speaker
Course details
Discover how thoughtful preparation and following established best practices are not only important when letting an employee go, but can also reduce stress and negativity. Instructor Todd Dewett begins with an overview of the termination process, and covers things to consider before a termination, including options for dealing with serious offenses. He moves on to explore the process of determining if termination is appropriate, preparing documentation, and conducting the termination meeting.
Learning objectives
Termination in context
Managing internal communication
Anticipating common questions
When the employee is not at fault
Termination logistics
Conducting a termination
Delivering the news
Responding to negativity
Avoiding common termination pitfalls
Closing the meeting
Learning objectives
Termination in context
Managing internal communication
Anticipating common questions
When the employee is not at fault
Termination logistics
Conducting a termination
Delivering the news
Responding to negativity
Avoiding common termination pitfalls
Closing the meeting
Skills covered
Coaching and MentoringTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- The correct way to terminate an employee
Overview of Employee Termination
- Termination in context
- Overview of the termination process
- Knowing when termination is appropriate
- Dealing with serious offenses
Preparing for Termination
- Preparing your documentation
- Managing internal communication
- Anticipating common questions
- When the employee is not at fault
- Thinking through the logistics
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