Landscape Management, October 2012
BUSINESSPLANNER2013 tpOdnaL LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET OCTOBER 2012 48 Managers who feel bad about having to fire an eMployee soMetiMes will try to soften the blow to the eMployee during the Meeting be concise and to the point stick to your line continued from page 46 If the termination is because of a signifcant policy violation a different fundamental script should be used An investigation has provided us with evidence you violated company policy i e sexual harassment alcohol use time card fraud on specify date As stated in the employee handbook you signed specify date that policy violation results in employee termination As such today will be your last day of employment with the company Make sure you have everything ready to go Cut the employees fnal paycheck and include pay for any unused vacation Have the termination form acknowledging administrative details ready to sign Provide the employee with a COBRA notice so he or she knows how much it will cost to continue health insurance Provide 401K information Where appropriate provide transportation home Dont let him or her take a company vehicle home Plan the details Planning the details of the termination helps demonstrate respect for the employee This will show you care enough about the employee to think about the questions and issues he or she will face Do it in person not through email a letter or over the phone Remain calm and be prepared for potential responses such as swearing or crying Make it quick about 20 minutes maximum Have two people other than the employee present one person should be the point communicator and the other is the witness Conduct the meeting in a quiet private space with no interruptions and when few people are around Remember to cut to the chase For example Bob were meeting today because we need to let you go Today is your last day here If the employee asks why theyre getting fred have a line and stick to it For example Weve discussed your performance or behavior several times continued on page 73 LandOpt Business Systems help independent landscape contractors increase revenue proftability and long term growth Visit www landopt com Or call 412 567 4328 Look for us at GIE Expo Booth 2020 woh siht sI ruoy nur uoy ssenisub pleh nac
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