Former employees are much more likely to file a discrimination charge after an involuntary termination, so how you end employment matters. This 75-minute webinar on terminating employees safely sets out the steps to follow so the discussion is handled well and your risk is reduced.
You'll learn why clear work and behavior standards and good documentation matter, what to consider before deciding to terminate, and how to plan the discussion, including the best day and time and a written script. The session covers what to have ready for the employee, behavior to avoid, making sure the decision isn't a surprise and letting the person leave with dignity.
It also explains how to communicate with co-workers afterwards.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Poorly handled terminations can push a former employee to a government agency to get back at the employer. Knowing how to document poor performance, hold disciplinary discussions and terminate safely reduces that risk.
This session suits HR professionals, managers, administrators and staff, small business owners, non-profit administrators, general and office managers and payroll professionals.
AREA COVERED
- Why work standards and standards of behavior matter
- Steps to take when considering a termination
- Things to avoid when telling an employee they are no longer employed
- Planning the termination discussion
- What to have prepared for the departing employee
- Writing a script for the discussion
- Communicating with co-workers after the termination
- The importance of documentation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Make sure a termination does not come as a surprise
- Choose the best day and time for a termination
- Plan and script the termination discussion
- Let the employee leave with their dignity intact
- Avoid behaviors that increase risk during a termination
- Communicate the change to co-workers
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- Human Resources professionals
- HR managers
- HR administrator
- HR staff
- Small Business owners
- Non-Profit administrators
- General managers
- Office managers
- Payroll professionals
Poorly handled terminations can push a former employee to a government agency to get back at the employer. Knowing how to document poor performance, hold disciplinary discussions and terminate safely reduces that risk.
This session suits HR professionals, managers, administrators and staff, small business owners, non-profit administrators, general and office managers and payroll professionals.
- Why work standards and standards of behavior matter
- Steps to take when considering a termination
- Things to avoid when telling an employee they are no longer employed
- Planning the termination discussion
- What to have prepared for the departing employee
- Writing a script for the discussion
- Communicating with co-workers after the termination
- The importance of documentation
- Make sure a termination does not come as a surprise
- Choose the best day and time for a termination
- Plan and script the termination discussion
- Let the employee leave with their dignity intact
- Avoid behaviors that increase risk during a termination
- Communicate the change to co-workers
- Human Resources professionals
- HR managers
- HR administrator
- HR staff
- Small Business owners
- Non-Profit administrators
- General managers
- Office managers
- Payroll professionals
Speaker Profile
Bob McKenzie
Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double …
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