Job Termination in This Economy
With the hard times facing our country, the last thing you want to think about is giving someone bad news. The decision to let someone go will no doubt have emotional and financial consequences.
The number one cause for termination usually is accredited to inferior work performance. Policies and procedures should be clearly outlined and the employee should review this information periodically to help safeguard them from an unexpected departure.
Dedication to your position and improving your skills will assure a more solid foundation within the organization. Be attentive and willing to learn. Asking for help shows perseverance to your superiors.
Attitude is everything. A poor attitude can cost a company thousands of dollars. Lack of enthusiasm drains the employee and those that surround him or her. A good business plan does not include someone with a negative attitude. Team unity is the ultimate goal.
Work habits such as being late or calling in sick consume overall morale within the work environment. It takes the focus away from work and onto a negative platform which makes it difficult for even the most positive person to work through.
As an employer, you need to set realistic expectations for your employees. A well written job description, a company mission statement and good leadership are just a few of the ways to set people up for success. Successful employees equates to successful employers.
When faced with the challenge of letting someone go, be compassionate but assertive. Keep the conversation brief and preferable in private. Based on the employees job description, showing them production standards or examples of behaviors they needed to demonstrate are helpful in getting your point across. This of course is based on the assumption you have had previous discussions with this particular employee.
As a leader, you too should learn something from your experience. Something as simple as a suggestion box in the break room may allow an exchange of communication which could help prevent a reoccurrence of the same situation. Communication is key to a long term employee to employer relationship.
The number one cause for termination usually is accredited to inferior work performance. Policies and procedures should be clearly outlined and the employee should review this information periodically to help safeguard them from an unexpected departure.
Dedication to your position and improving your skills will assure a more solid foundation within the organization. Be attentive and willing to learn. Asking for help shows perseverance to your superiors.
Attitude is everything. A poor attitude can cost a company thousands of dollars. Lack of enthusiasm drains the employee and those that surround him or her. A good business plan does not include someone with a negative attitude. Team unity is the ultimate goal.
Work habits such as being late or calling in sick consume overall morale within the work environment. It takes the focus away from work and onto a negative platform which makes it difficult for even the most positive person to work through.
As an employer, you need to set realistic expectations for your employees. A well written job description, a company mission statement and good leadership are just a few of the ways to set people up for success. Successful employees equates to successful employers.
When faced with the challenge of letting someone go, be compassionate but assertive. Keep the conversation brief and preferable in private. Based on the employees job description, showing them production standards or examples of behaviors they needed to demonstrate are helpful in getting your point across. This of course is based on the assumption you have had previous discussions with this particular employee.
As a leader, you too should learn something from your experience. Something as simple as a suggestion box in the break room may allow an exchange of communication which could help prevent a reoccurrence of the same situation. Communication is key to a long term employee to employer relationship.
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