Top 10 Don'Ts When You Fire An Employee
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    • Top 10 Don'ts When You Fire an Employee

    Neeru Ajit

    Recruiter
    Firing an employee is stressful for all parties – not just for the employee losing a job. No matter how well you’ve communicated about performance problems with the employee, almost no one believes that they will actually get fired. Employees convince themselves that they won’t get fired: they think that you like them; they think you know that they are a nice person, or you recognize that they’ve been “trying hard.” You may. But, none of your feelings matter when the employee is not performing their job. Firing an employee may take you awhile. But, these are the top 10 don'ts when you do fire an employee.

    Don't Fire an Employee Unless You Are Meeting Face-to-Face
    Don't fire an employee any way except in person.

    Don't Fire an Employee Without Warning
    Employees should have no questions about why they were fired, if you have provided coaching.

    Don't Fire an Employee Without a Witness

    Don't fire an employee without a witness.

    Don't Supply Lengthy Rationale and Examples for Why You Are Firing the Employee

    Don't Supply Lengthy Rationale or Examples When You Fire an Employee.

    Don't Let the Employee Believe That the Decision Is Not FinalWhen you fire an employee, don't let him feel as if he can impact the decision.

    Don't Allow the Employee to Leave With Company Property in His Possession

    Don't allow the employee to take company property when you fire an employee.

    Don't Allow the Former Employee to Access His Work Area or Coworkers

    Don't allow the employee to go back to their work area alone when you fire an employee.

    Don't Allow the Employee to Access Information Systems

    Partner with IT staff to cut the employee's access to computer systems when you fire an employee.

    Don't End the Meeting on a Low Note

    Don't end the interview on a low note when you fire an employee.

    Don't Fire an Employee Without a Checklist in Hand

    Use an employment termination checklist when you fire an employee.

    Final Thoughts About How to Fire an Employee

    Firing an employee is not your most sought after experience. But, you can make the experience more palatable by using an effective, supportive approach. The actions you take really do matter to the employee who is being fired and to the coworkers who will learn – quickly – that the employee is gone. In this day of social media and electronic communication, your entire workforce may know within a half hour – or sooner. And, because you keep employee matters confidential, the employee tells any story that makes them look good. You will be unfriended, so if you wonder how the former employee positions the termination, check quickly. Expect a period of time during which successful employees look to you for reassurance about their own jobs.
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