Supporting Managers Through Employee Terminations: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Handle Difficult Conversations and Minimize Risk
A Manager’s Guide for Terminations
Learn how to navigate the complexities of employee terminations with clear, practical guidance—covering legal compliance, communication strategies, and how to minimize risk while treating employees with respect.
What You'll Find in this Guide
No one enjoys being the bearer of bad news, but terminations are a fact of life for most managers. Besides mentally preparing yourself for this sensitive task, you need to ensure you are careful with how you broach the subject with your employee(s); a misstep could lead to legal trouble later on.
Included in this guide is:
- How to prepare and manage a termination meeting
- The do’s and dont’s for conducting a termination meeting
- Suggested responses for frequently asked questions from employees
- Answers to your most frequently asked questions
