- Offer opportunities for improvement beforehand. ...
- Have HR as a witness. ...
- Meet face-to-face. ...
- Keep it clear, short, and professional. ...
- Before the employee leaves the building. ...
- Tell your team the news. ...
- Prepare for the future.
What should you not say when firing someone?
- “This is really hard for me.” ...
- “I'm not sure how to say this.” ...
- “We've decided to let you go.” ...
- “We've decided to go in a different direction.” ...
- “We'll work out the details later.” ...
- “Compared to Susan, your performance is subpar.”