Show me a man who enjoys firing people and I'll show you a charlatan or sadist. Tony O'Reilly (b.

1936) Irish chairman of Independent News & Media Group and C.E.O. of Heinz Company

Introduction

Steps to be taken pre-firing

Preparation n for the termination

The Right Approach

What Not to do

Wrongful Termination

Immediate Employee Termination

Provide Feedback so the Employee Knows He Is Failing Coaching for Performance Improvement Hold a Difficult Conversation Performance Development Planning Process

Performance Improvement Plan

Planning before hand.

HR Backup

Documentation

Checklist

Having a Master Plan

Let the rest of the team know

Termination should be a last resort Be

The kindest cut

Put the ball in their court

Set a Time ,date and place

sympathetic

but firm

Be quick and clear

No flattery No sugar-coating

Do not defend yourself

Do not talk about oneself Do not feel guilty

Taking too long. Letting the word out Arguing Talking too much.

Threatens violence or commits a violent act Brings a weapon to work Views pornographic movies on work computers and on work time Steals company property Commits similar offenses of a dire nature.

Ensure the employee is harmless

Allow employee to pack personal belongings

Allow employee to ask questions

Stay polite and respectful

Obtain all the office documents

Escort the employee to the nearest exit

Have a witness if possible

Tell the employee he has been laidoff.