Firing a Small Business Employee without Burning Bridges

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From http://horizonbusinessfunding.com 3894 days ago

When an employee needs to be let go, it puts you in a tricky situation. Here's what you can do in order to mitigate the unpleasant feelings all around.

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Written by cecilwampler
3885 days ago

I enjoyed your article. It was a nice point to choose a neutral location for the discussion and keep it quiet. Getting fired is embarassing and the thought of being seen as a joke after you’re gone can be infuriating. After coaching an employee through the learning process, the act of letting someone go is usually simple. The employee made my decision for me by their own actions, so how can I feel bad? I would mention that every person isn’t right for every job, and that’s a good thing. I love that you include providing the information they will need to move forward. You don’t want previous employees calling the office or stopping by the office to ask about insurance, unemployement, etc.

As the decision maker, you can’t make everyone happy all of the time. Sometimes you have to disappoint a few. It’s not an easy place to be in. Following these tips, being respectful, honest, and fair will go a long way toward building a solid organization and allowing you to sleep at night.

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