THE LEAST PAINFUL WAY TO TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE

When poor performers need to be terminated, companies that have consistent and frequent meetings to review clear individual expectations find it is much easier to follow through.

We are mostly in denial regarding bad news about ourselves.  We think surely someone is mistaken!  With repetition, reality sinks in. There’s no hiding when you’re eyeball to eyeball with your peers and boss.  If week after week the majority of the team express through words or body language that your performance is sub-par, it sinks in deeper. When both of these elements are combined, the boss and employee are ready to have an honest, healthy termination conversation. 

Terminating employees is an unfortunate and unpleasant side of business, but it must be done for the good of the company and quality of the team.  Start with making sure your leaders have clear individual expectations and frequent reviews.  Then expand to other employees from there.