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Post by tyancey on Sept 10, 2013 21:37:04 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
I believe that this article is correct in the fact that you should be organized when terminating an employee. Terminating an employee is a dreadful experience for all involved. Therefore, you should always try to stay calm and never raise your voice to the person. Be sure you try to think of everything that could go wrong when terminating an employee. That way you can try to prevent these things from happening and you can be prepared for them when they do happen. Although you cannot possibly prepare for every situation, you can still try to stay a step ahead.
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Post by heatherlaurent on Sept 11, 2013 16:04:04 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
This is an interesting article that I can relate to. I was the assistant manager at Sonic Drive In for 6 years. I have seen numerous ways that people who are fired try to "fight back". At Sonic, I've had people hack into the security cameras, dial into Sonic email, and call the Health Inspector. I have even witnessed a person that had a key to the storage shed (where all the paper products are stored) and steal it all, out of spite. As an employer, one must think of the worst case scenario and how to make sure that doesn't happen. As the article says, "Have checks ready, email account and passwords adjusted, along with any other paperwork you may need".
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Post by trey on Sept 12, 2013 9:49:40 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Think In 'Or' When You Can Think In 'And'
Obviously firing an employee is not a pleasant experience for anybody. However, there is a fundamental process that should be carried out whenever it is necessary. It is essential to be well prepared so that there are no loose ends and leaves no doubt. It is important to be polite and professional so that there are no confrontations throughout the process.
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Post by brentgruber on Sept 12, 2013 12:43:15 GMT -6
Throughout one's business career, especially when part of upper management, it will probably be part of your job to fire an employee at some point. While it is an extremely difficult situation, this article gives some great pointers. I agree that it is very important to remain organized about the situation. You will need to have everything organized in order for the situation to go accordingly. If you do not follow through in a professional, organized manner the firing process may become more difficult for everyone involved.
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Post by dorcas on Sept 15, 2013 15:24:52 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
As a manager you will go through the happy moments which is the hiring, and of course the sad moments which is the firing.Being prepared and planned will protect you and your organisation, also been calm, understanding and thoughtful are essential. No employee will take this easy, though with explanation and showing understanding may help to calm the employee. Avoiding confrontation at all level makes the difference between a mature leader and someone with no leadership skills.
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Post by kformaggio on Sept 15, 2013 21:20:49 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
Firing an employee or communicating a company layoff is probably one of the worst aspects of a managers job. However, almost every manager at one time or another will have to do this. Pozin gives some great advice here. Before sitting down with an employee who you are about to let go, organize yourself, anticipate certain questions the employee might ask, and be ready to answer those questions. It may also be important to be prepared to go into 'counselor mode.' Talk softly and directly to deescalate the conversation if the employee becomes upset or irrational. Bottom line, try to make the experience as painless as possible by remaining professional and understanding.
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Post by katiebourgeois on Sept 16, 2013 6:44:37 GMT -6
Instant MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
Although I have never been let go from a job, or had to let someone go, I can only imagine how difficult it must be. People need their jobs now more than ever, and I can see why they would get upset and mad about bring let go. I never thought about it before, but Pozin's thoughts about firing someone are smart. Being ready with the employee's last check and all the required paperwork can help ease everyone's frustration. In all actuality, the employee is going to be worried about not having money to support themselves and their family, so having their check will allow them to have their final wages before they need to seek other work.
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Post by zekesonnier on Sept 16, 2013 21:13:24 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
It makes sense to be prepared before firing someone. One may not know how the employee will act after being fired so it is essential to thoroughly think the matter through before any action is taken. I would guess having a check ready and changing passwords would be some of the most important processes to do a head of time. We must alway be professional and courteous in this situation. Plus, if the manager is very courteous when firing some one that employee will have little negative things to say to other people.
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Post by katiesnyder on Sept 17, 2013 7:48:02 GMT -6
Instant MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well I agree with this article, employers need to make sure that they are well prepared when firing someone or it can come back badly on them. Make sure you have all the necessary paperwork to back up why they are being fired. Have it in from on you and show them if necessary that way they know all the reasons why and they don’t have to keep pondering about it afterwards. Employers don’t want something coming back badly on them or even get taken into court. Cover the entire basis beforehand that way it leaves little room for questioning.
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Post by lana.guay on Sept 17, 2013 8:30:25 GMT -6
Most people of course do not enjoy being in the position to have to fire somebody. This article explains the best way to go about doing it without "burning bridges." It talks about how to do so as easy as possible. Just as the article says, it is best to do so with dignity if possible and watch what you say. It is also important to be truthful and have good reasoning in letting the person go.
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Post by Holland Bussell on Sept 17, 2013 16:03:41 GMT -6
I could never imagine the day that I would myself have to tell one of my employees that they were being fired. Bad news whether it is meant for you or anyone else is never good. I have never personally experienced what it is like to have been fired or what emotions that person could be feeling, but can only imagine. From the perspective of boss to employee in regards towards protecting yourself I have mixed feelings. If you are as well prepared as the article implies with such specific reasoning for their termination and you deliver it in confidence then I do not see why that employee would feel as if they had to harass you in any type of way. However, I suppose it would not hurt to have any of the those contingencies in place for a just in case situation.
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Post by bgoree13 on Sept 18, 2013 16:14:14 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
I agree with this article because firing someone can be very tricky. Most managers do not how to go about doing this and it ends very ugly. If they don't have sufficient paperwork or do it appropriately, it can come back to hurt them in the long wrong. I think protecting themselves in the process is a good idea.
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Post by blaircavalier on Sept 19, 2013 9:02:10 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
Firing someone can be easy or it can be extremely hard. No one enjoys letting an employee go, but sometimes it is what is best for the company. Companies’ fire employee all the time, but the approach to how this is done is very important. I think there are effective approaches and some ineffective approaches. The ineffective approaches can get out of hand if they come off the wrong way. I think the article is right. Before firing someone, and employer should take time to plan how the meeting will go. They need to gather all necessary paperwork and anything else needed to help back up their statements. Having this at hand can help show the individual the reasons they are being fired. It also helps to cover the employer’s tracks and show that there were reasons for the termination. I’m sure no one enjoys having to terminate someone, but these actions do have to take place daily in the workplace.
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Post by boris on Sept 19, 2013 23:42:54 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: When Firing Someone, You Need To Protect Yourself As Well
This article is about firing people but making sure everything is doing legally and as smooth as possible. I know that someday I will have to fire someone and it will not be easy. This gives great advice, as to first be prepared, have all the paperwork and be prepared to answer questions the employee might have, as to why he is being fired. This is a good strategy because you do not want the employee to come back and sue because you fired them without a legitimate reason.
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Post by beccabourgeois on Sept 20, 2013 9:55:03 GMT -6
The thought of me having to fire someone makes me sick to my stomach. I absolutely hate being the bad guy. I have never been good at confronting people or having to break bad news to them. This is something that I will definitely have to work on. "According to Pozin, the best way to fire someone is to be organized about it. Have checks ready, email accounts and passwords adjusted, along with any additional paperwork you may need." The steps they mentioned in this article will be very helpful one day if I am ever in the position to have to let someone go.
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