How to Terminate an Employee | Firing Someone

How to Terminate an Employee Properly
I need to Fire Someone, what do I do?

So you have to fire someone, don't worry you are not alone, inevitably every business has to terminate an employee at one time or another. Remember, terminating an employee is likely the most stressful and definitive act possible in the workplace. For some people being terminated can be as stressful as a death in the family and divorce. It is stressful for you, for the employee, and for those around you.

Here are a few tips to help you:
Tip #1: If the employee is surprised by the termination you have done something wrong. Progressive discipline is a great way to keep everyone on the same page. Make sure you have all your backup data in place before you meet with the employee such as emails or previous write ups

Tip #2: Have another person present during the actual termination. Their primary purpose for being there is to observe and document the proceedings.

Tip #3: Keep the termination meeting between 5 and 15 minutes in the early to late afternoon. Try to hold the termination meeting at a time and location that will not parade the employee through the office.

Tip #4: Remember the purpose of the meeting is to inform the employee of the decision, not to debate it or review it. If the employee wants to debate the decision ask them to send you an email after they have thought it over for a day or so.

Tip #5: Have a detailed plan in place for what will happen after the interview. In most case, you may want to have someone escort them to gather their belongings.

Tip #6: Try to anticipate any questions and prepare your answers - then think of any crazy questions, or behaviors you might get. Going through possible scenarios will help you feel more comfortable facing this situation. Here are some examples:
• They start to cry.
• The employee "does not understand".
• They "demands" to talk to someone else.
• The employee stands up or starts to walk around.
• You feel threatened
• the employee refuses to leave

Tip#7: Make sure all the paperwork involved with the termination is ready and written in plain, understandable language.

[jamaaldirkson-murphy]

People act like getting fired makes it harder to get another job. No it doesn't. Depends on the reason & who you work for. Getting fired is part of life. Think of it as a life learning experience. Doesn't mean you won't ever get another job again. Don't ever let termination stop you from getting new employment.

[LoganSewell]

My old employer either provides a full tissue box or calls the local sheriff. I put my COO and manager in a situation in which neither was possible; I tipped my hat and left the premises. My termination letter, which was not signed, but rubber stamped, showed up at my house via FedEx a few days later.

[ianfortuna]

Hey bosses if it's that stressful DO NOT DO IT

[baconandbeas]

Who watched this video after determining an employee

[Qui]

What ever happened to the yelling from the top of your loung "Yoooour in a crowded office landscape way? Call me old fashion, but it Works great! 🤣

[CGJUGO]

this shows that at least some employers have hearts. thank you

[Lupo]

Uh oh... chuck is in the parking lot
And looks disgruntled