Nobody enjoys the firing process. Not the person doing it, and especially not the person receiving it.
However, maybe it is the right thing to do.
Maybe the person has had a really poor performance, and you are not happy with their work. Maybe your company is moving in a different direction, and will no longer need their services. Or maybe the organisation is going through a tough time right now, and has to make some cuts.
Whatever the reason, firing is always an uncomfortable and awkward event, and nobody ever likes it. However, it is also an opportunity for you to do the right thing. There is a wron way to do it and a right way to do it, and if you want to set yourself apart as a boss/supervisor/HR Manager, or just be a good person, than it is best to stay on the good side.
In this article we will give you 4 tips that will help you do just that.
Firing Tips
No suprises
This may very well be the worst mistake people make. You don’t want your employee cheerfully going about ther day, completely oblivious to anything and than all of a sudden, they are fired.
If you hold regular performance reviews (if you are looking for an easy way to do that, check out Best360), and you let your employee know you are not satisfied with their work repeatedly, than there are no suprises.
Clarity
You don’t want to fire somebody if you are unprepared. You should clearly know why you are firing them, and have different examples and/or performance reviews to back up your decision. This should be done in a clear and concise manner. You don’t want to be vague or confusing. You are not helping anyone that way.
Smooth transition
If your decision to fire them is not based on their performance, but rather on a different direction the company is making, make sure to tell them in advance. Prepare them at least 60-30 days in advance, so that they can find a different job and there is a smooth transition.
Face-to-face
This should need no further explanation. Do it face to face, it is the right thing to do. Be there to answer any questions that they may have, so everything is clear and out in te open. Communication skills go a long way here, check our 360 Feedback Categories: Communication skills.
And that is it, these four tips will give you the best chance of giving an employee a smooth transition.
