It’s a hard job, but somebody has to do it

It’s upsetting; it’s nerve-racking; it can be complicated … and nobody likes to do it. In fact as a manager, supervisor, HR professional, business owner, or anyone responsible for terminating an employee, it’s probably the least favorite part of your job. And no matter how many times you’ve done it before, you never quite get used to the process or the impact it can have on all parties involved.

At the same time, it’s a fact of life in the business world that’s more prevalent today than ever before. And whatever your circumstances — from unfortunate layoffs for financial reasons to removing rogue employees — terminations are a necessary part of your duties.

A Glance at Your Agenda

• What to say and how to conduct the actual termination meeting
• Being polite, respectful, and straightforward at the same time
• Helping the remaining employees handle the mourning process
• Who needs to be involved in the proceedings
• The five rules of thumb that every termination should follow
• What questions you’ll need to be prepared to answer
• Encouraging the terminated employee to look ahead and get started on a new job search
• How to avoid being “sucked in” by the anger in the room

 Meet the Trainer – Max Muller