Firing underperforming and insubordinate employees.

November 23, 2011

o It lets emotions cool down so everyone (Separation Notice)

Don't let an insubordinate employee worry you. Here's what to do.

o It lets emotions cool down so everyone including you, the accused worker, the accuser and the corroborators can give an objective account of what happened. You even inform him if his conduct doesn't upgrade he may be subject to lay off. Should You Warn Workers of an Impending Layoff? Traveling Poetry Bag sales are down by 50-70% when you're on shift." This may seem harsh, but it is best to avoid leaving any questions about why you fired the jobholder. This leaves the firm with no other choice than to fire your employment. Not only does it provide the employee with a formal document, but also it serves as the foundation for your termination meeting. These policies should include potential layoff issues such as tardiness, absenteeism, drug and alcohol abuse both during and after work hours, as well as fraternizing, sexual harassment, stealing and abusing firm property. When they come into your office, try not to sugarcoat, pump up, or distort the reality of the lay off. You surely have your rationale for not wanting to employ the person any more. You and I discussed these comments this morning.

When you give a problem worker a choice of resigning or you terminating him, you're not giving him a real choice. You'll look like an idiot, the jobholder will be angry, her attorney will have a field day and the jury will give the worker a big unlawful layoff award. You'll find out how to get the necessary documentation to dismiss an employee with a performance and behavior problems. Unfortunately, this isn't always the circumstances when firing employees. The employee dismissal memorandum is key to this program. You're a new organization supervisor (or a new business owner,) and you see a 52-year old worker isn't pulling his weight and is a loud mouth.

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Don't let an insubordinate employee worry you. Here's what to do.