Layoffs are not pleasant for anybody. The ability to fire employees is, however, one of the basic responsibilities of managers. They often make mistakes in seeking to dehumanize layoffs as much as possible. If your managers need help with how to say goodbye to some members of their teams, give them the following list of best practices.
1. Maintain eye contact
Always look in the eyes of dismissed employees. Keep up the human approach, they will remember it.
2. Do not hide the reasons for dismissal
Clearly and briefly explain your reasons. It can help them to successful career in another field.
3. Do not be too friendly
Your friendly attitude toward employees being dismissed should not hide the reasons why they must leave. Thanks for their cooperation are in place but only to a certain level.
4. Involve HR
Invite a human resources specialist who will introduce specified information regarding severance pay, legal insurance, etc.
5. Allow dismissed employees to respond
After notifying the termination, give the employees ivolnved short time to absorb the information. It makes no sense to talk to him until he realizes the fact of termination. Even then, do not let you to be drawn into discussion of excessive details. HR representative can help you here again.
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