termination
Are Layoffs with Compassion Even Possible?
February 28 by Francesca Di MeglioAs more layoffs happen in 2023, many Human Resources experts are trying to conduct layoffs with compassion, but the nature of cutting ties with an employee makes that seem like a myth.
HR’s Role in Terminations
September 10 by Dr. Jeanette WintersTerminating an employee is never an easy decision nor should it be. HR Exchange Network contributor Dr. Jeanette Winters explains HR’s role in the process.
How to Fire an Employee
January 25 by Mason StevensonMost HR professionals have a procedure to follow when terminating an employee. Even when vetted legally, it doesn’t offer total protection. Here are the best practices for firing someone.
Best Practices for saying ‘You’re fired.’
October 15 by Mason StevensonIt’s one of the hardest tasks a HR professionals and managers have to do: fire a team member. While each company is different when it comes to termination protocol, here are the best practices to en...
The Elephant in the Room: Firing an Employee When it Has to Be Done
October 15 by Ultimate SoftwareEmployee terminations are a touchy topic. The conversation isn’t just uncomfortable, but a poorly executed termination can also create legal problems down the road. Who better than business owner and...
Man fired by a computer
August 29 by Adrian HopgoodIbrahim Diallo was allegedly fired by a machine. His security pass stopped working, his computer system login was disabled, and finally he was frogmarched from the building by security personnel. His...
Workforce Planning Makes for a Smarter Reduction in Force
January 06 by Nicholas GarbisThe economic crisis has organizations in a race to cut costs, which includes a major reduction in force. I have wondered about the handling of the reduction in the workforce and how it fits with conce...
Employee Layoffs and Other Topics for the Recession
December 01 by Devora LindemanWhile not all companies are down-trending during the projected recession, employers should be sensitive to options regarding employees. With much belt-tightening, employers can take actions to impro...
Human Resources and the Science of Persuasion
September 10 by Hugh MacDonaldThe art of persuasion is very important in the workplace. A great book, one that belongs in the toolkit of every human resources professional is Robert Cialdini’s The Science of Persuasion, (200...
Management Training and Legal Implications
September 09 by Devora LindemanYour company implemented an employee handbook to tighten legal protections. While a good first step, with the current legal landscape, this action is not enough. Companies could still be at risk for...
Creating a Paper Trail Supports Discipline and Discharge Decisions
August 19 by Devora LindemanFiring an employee who does not expect it is often the impetus for that employee filing a discrimination lawsuit against his or her former employer. When the employee does not see it coming, he or s...
Fear of Firing
July 30 by Larry IsraeliteFor most of my career, I went to work every morning thinking that this was the day I was going to be fired. OK, maybe not fired, but terminated, displaced, laid off, down-sized, right-sized, outsour...