In today’s episode, we talk about the three crucial things to consider before terminating an employee. Letting go of an employee is undoubtedly one of the hardest things an employer can ever do. Not only are you impacting a person’s livelihood, but unfair termination could also spark discontent within an organization. Nevertheless, some firings are necessary and unavoidable, but the more you understand termination, the easier it will be to manage the entire process.

What You’ll Learn:

• Factors to consider before firing an employee

• Why employers need to set clear expectations from the get-go

• Understanding the consequence ladder

• Tips for coaching and developing your employees

• The difference between tactical and strategic coaching

• Why the willingness to change is so important

• How to create a performance improvement plan

• Why leaders need to make termination decisions based on data

Terminating an employee on an impulse can be a risky move for any type of business, which is why you need a practical process to help reduce your liability. On the other hand, it’s best to give the concerned employee plenty of time, tools and opportunity to improve before cracking the whip. We all know that recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training a new employee can be very costly. The extra effort you put in to improve an employee may prove fruitful, provided the employee is willing to change.

Resources:

• Accountability The Sandler Way https://www.hamish.sandler.com/resources/sandler-books/accountability

• Full Funnel Freedom https://fullfunnelfreedom.com

• Connect with Hamish Knox on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishknox/

• Connect with Hamish Knox on Twitter https://twitter.com/sandlerinyyc