About This Course

Navigating the process of terminating an employee is one of the most challenging responsibilities for any manager. This course provides a clear, compassionate, and legally sound framework for handling employee terminations. From assessing performance issues and exploring alternatives to delivering difficult news and conducting exit interviews, this course ensures you’re prepared to manage terminations professionally and ethically.

When handled poorly, employee terminations can lead to legal risks, damaged morale, and reputational harm. This course equips participants with the tools to handle the process effectively, fostering a culture of respect and professionalism while protecting the organization.

Course Objectives

By completing this course, participants will:

• Learn how to assess performance issues and explore alternative solutions before termination.
• Master techniques to deliver difficult news with empathy and clarity.
• Understand legal and procedural considerations to minimize risks.
• Develop a step-by-step approach to ensure smooth transitions for all parties involved.
• Gain insights into conducting effective exit interviews to gather valuable feedback.

Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Managers and supervisors responsible for employee performance and terminations.
• HR professionals tasked with guiding termination processes and compliance.
• Business owners seeking to manage terminations with fairness and professionalism.
• Team leaders aiming to maintain morale and minimize disruptions during transitions.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to anyone involved in managing employee performance and termination processes.

Course Outline

• Placing an Employee on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) Before Firing
• Employees Who Should Be Terminated (I)
• Employees Who Should Be Terminated (II)
• Things to Consider When Setting Up the Termination Meeting
• The Correct Way to Fire an Employee (I)
• The Correct Way to Fire an Employee (II)
• What an Employment Termination Checklist Should Contain
• The “Don’ts” of Firing an Employee (I)
• The “Don’ts” of Firing an Employee (II)
• Conduct Effective Exit Interviews