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Y O U ’ R E F I R E D !

M A K E I T H A P P E N I N Y O U R L I F E

Here are some tips on firing employees:

• Don’t ignore employee performance problems. The
sooner you talk with the employee, the more likely you
can get him or her back on track. Getting great work
from employees is a sign of a strong leader.

• See if an underperforming employee could improve with
additional training, equipment, or switching tasks.

• If you believe improvement is possible, meet with the
employee and give him or her a fixed period to deliver
measurable results. Be clear about your requirements and
state exactly what you expect, and specify that if what you
need is not satisfactorily provided, he or she will be fired.
Then follow through.

• Since firings can be emotional, it often helps to discuss
the situation with an objective advisor before you actually
dismiss an employee. It may be wise to speak with some-
one outside your organization who will have enough dis-
tance to give you sound advice. However, if you are
convinced that someone in your organization will be
objective, call on him or her.

• Think of people you could call to give you good advice,
individuals who you respect. Which of them has the best
judgment, understands the realities involved in running a
business, and would be happy to help you? Come up with
several names so if your first choice is not available, you
can immediately call others on your list.

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