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

Skills covered

Coaching and MentoringTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - The correct way to terminate an employee

1. Overview of Employee Termination

02 - Termination in context
03 - Overview of the termination process
04 - Knowing when termination is appropriate
05 - Dealing with serious offenses

2. Preparing for Termination

06 - Preparing your documentation
07 - Managing internal communication
08 - Anticipating common questions
09 - When the employee is not at fault
10 - Thinking through the logistics

3. Conducting the Termination

11 - Understanding meeting participant roles
12 - Understanding the langauge of termination
13 - Delivering the news
14 - Responding to negativity
15 - Avoiding common pitfalls
16 - Closing the meeting

Conclusion

17 - Moving forward after a termination