Ep. 26: Employee Termination - Best Practices for Firing an Employee

18/09/2025 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 26

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In this episode, Erika Taylor-Beck discusses the challenging process of terminating an employee, offering guidance on how to handle it professionally and empathetically. She emphasizes the importance of documentation, clear communication, and maintaining objectivity during the termination process.Terminating an employee is a challenging but necessary part of management.Documentation and feedback are crucial before considering termination.A performance improvement plan (PIP) can help address issues before termination.Clear communication and setting expectations are key to managing performance.Emotions should be managed during the termination process.HR involvement is important to ensure a fair and legal process.Termination should be based on documented facts, not emotions.A structured process helps protect against legal issues.Support and coaching can aid in handling difficult conversations.Practicing termination conversations can help managers prepare.#termination, #employeemanagement, #performance #firing #PIP #improvement, #HR, #documentationRESOURCEShttps://authenticfoundations.podia.comhttps://authenticfoundations.podia.com/performance-managementhttps://authenticfoundations.podia.com/5-crucial-conversations-managers-need-to-have

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