{"id":10586,"date":"2016-10-31T05:25:44","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T05:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=10586"},"modified":"2022-10-19T04:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T04:55:51","slug":"how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way","title":{"rendered":"How to Fire an Employee the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You have to admit,<a href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/how-you-can-be-a-great-leader-and-not-just-a-boss\"><strong> being the boss <\/strong><\/a>isn\u2019t just a walk in the park. Every day, you\u2019re faced with new challenges\u2014<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers?utm_source=b2b-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=social-content&amp;utm_content=sign-up-text&amp;ref=b2b-blog_free_social-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">problems that need solutions<\/a><\/strong>, solutions that need your final decision, and ensuring your staff are working their best, all that and more while staying calm and poised under pressure. But no matter how calm you may look on the outside, when it\u2019s time to fire one of your staff (for the right reasons), you will always feel awful inside\u2014looking them in the eye and telling them they\u2019re being laid off. As if being the boss isn\u2019t already hard enough. So, whether you\u2019re firing people because of budget cuts, or your <a href=\"http:\/\/humanresources.about.com\/od\/Employee-Job-Termination\/a\/top-5-reasons-to-fire-an-employee.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>employee has been showing poor performance and misconduct<\/strong> <\/a>even after <a href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/this-is-how-you-should-get-unmotivated-employees-back-on-track\"><strong>giving them a number of chances to redeem themselves<\/strong><\/a>, if you have to fire someone from their position, the least you can do is to do it right\u2014and ultimately avoid the chances of getting sued for mishandling the situation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way\/#Be_certain\" title=\"Be certain\">Be certain<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way\/#Make_it_short_and_sweet\" title=\"Make it short and sweet\">Make it short and sweet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way\/#Come_prepared\" title=\"Come prepared\">Come prepared<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way\/#Just_listen_dont_react\" title=\"Just listen, don\u2019t react\">Just listen, don\u2019t react<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way\/#Announce_the_decision_to_the_rest_of_the_team\" title=\"Announce the decision to the rest of the team\">Announce the decision to the rest of the team<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-to-fire-an-employee-the-right-way\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.\">Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_certain\"><\/span><b>Be certain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course you need to ask yourself, and the management, if this is the right decision to make, and not just terminate\u00a0someone because of that heated argument you two had during the weekly meeting. Don\u2019t let your emotions get to you. Remember, you\u2019re taking away someone\u2019s source of income that his or her family depends on. Never take this lightly. Make sure that firing an employee is the last step in a careful, structured, and transparent process that has been thought of long before the actual firing. If the reason for termination is a series of poor performance, then there should be discussions, and necessary plans to help them improve. If it\u2019s because of reorganization in the company, then you should follow a series of announcements, and fair warnings. If possible, don\u2019t make it come as a surprise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_it_short_and_sweet\"><\/span><b>Make it short and sweet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I know, this sounds too good for something so bad to happen, but it\u2019s true. There\u2019s no point in letting the bad news linger by going into different directions during the \u201ctalk.\u201d The best way to do this is to go straight to the point and say, \u201cJuan, I\u2019m sorry, but we have to let you go.\u201d Explain the reasons but avoid going into the details of the grounds for termination, it might just start an argument. Also, if you followed the processes, Juan already knows why he\u2019s being terminated. If they become defensive, just say, \u201cI\u2019ll be happy to talk to you about this, but you have to understand that nothing we say will change the decision.\u201d Easier said than done, but there\u2019s really no other way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Come_prepared\"><\/span><b>Come prepared<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t assume that your (now former) employee knows what\u2019s going to happen after you tell him\/her \u201cYou\u2019re fired.\u201d Some of them may have never experienced being laid off before, so be prepared to address how they\u2019ll go about everything before they leave. Make sure things go smoothly as possible: When their last day is, what happens with their benefits, when they\u2019ll get their last pay, etc. Get help from HR so you\u2019ll know how to answer these things correctly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_listen_dont_react\"><\/span><b>Just listen, don\u2019t react<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Losing a job is a daunting experience, and you have to understand that your employee could be having mixed emotions after you spilled the beans. It\u2019ll only go two ways: Either they accept the news calmly, or they burst out hidden frustrations and get mad. Do not argue with them. Let them vent and you just listen. If you\u2019re sure about the decision, and you have all the documents to back it up, then an argument isn\u2019t necessary. If you get caught in a heated argument, it opens up risks the company for legal issues if you speak without thinking. Just listen, and then direct them towards accepting the realities of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Announce_the_decision_to_the_rest_of_the_team\"><\/span><b>Announce the decision to the rest of the team<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the damage is done, it\u2019s time to let the team in on the news. Talk to them about the reasons, the process, and what\u2019s going to happen after. More often than not, they will understand the decision, others, perhaps may have an unclear picture. Whatever the case, it\u2019s best to be sensitive during the announcement, and then help them bring their focus back on work. To know more about the rules and regulations on employee termination, please read the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blr.dole.gov.ph\/frequently-asked-questions\/61-termination-of-employment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guidelines from Department of Labor and Employment<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\"><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers?utm_source=b2b-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=social-content&amp;utm_content=sign-up-text&amp;ref=b2b-blog_free_social-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a> and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> for more business and recruiter advice.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have to admit, being the boss isn\u2019t just a walk in the park. Every day, you\u2019re faced with new challenges\u2014problems that need solutions, solutions that need your final decision, and ensuring your staff are working their best, all that and more while staying calm and poised under pressure. 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