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Telecommuters are Happier, Healthier
Telecommuters are happier with their jobs. People who can work from home on occasion statistically miss less work due to illnesses or other absences. Lucky for the modern office workforce, lots of companies offer flexible scheduling and...
Awkward Moments at the Company Party
Most of us in the business world of corporate America have attended a few company picnics, holiday season parties, or other official after work get togethers that involved eating, drinking, and all that can sometimes go with that. Have you...
When Your Boss is a Rock Star
Employees in corporate offices and cubicles all across America have probably all watched “The Office,” and laughed, cried, and daydreamed about the kind of boss they wish they really had. Someone a little crazy. Someone a tad...
Be Prepared
Never enter a meeting without supporting data: You should have all the data that you have used to make the decision about asking the employee to quit. So if it is due to poor performance – make sure you have all the performance records, appraisals, previous warnings etc. If the employee is being asked to quit due to integrity issues make sure you have all the details of the evidence that has been collected to support your case. Not having that evidence would be like deciding to order cable television without exploring. You need to know options.
Good Advice
Although Trump may have made an aggressive termination popular on, doesn’t mean it’s a good way to fire an employee. Never communicate the decision over the phone: Always do it in person. Never inform the employee that he/ she has been asked to quit by an email or suddenly deactivating their email accounts or access cards to the office. Though the decision and communication will never be easy – all you can do is exhibit empathy to make the experience bearable for the employee.
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