She has been here less than a month. We are the only 2 in a small office. She comes in late frequently due to another job. Punctuality is important. What should I say?
2006-09-02 04:33:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well, you should have talked to her earlier about this, the first or second time it happened. If you have been talking to her all along about it, she shouldn't be surprised.
I'd just sit her down, say that it's clear that due to other commitments she isn't able to meet the requirements of this job, so you're going to have to part ways (is kinder than saying "you're fired"). Be prepared for her to say that she'll do better - you have to decide ahead of time if you're willing to give her a second chance, in which case the rules should be very clearly set e.g. next time she's late, it's over. If her work is good other than the tardiness, you might consider that. But if she's marginal anyway, or if your decision is final, then be prepared to tell her that it just hasn't worked out, so you're going to have to find a replacement.
When there's only two people in an office, it's pretty tough when one of them can't be relied on.
Good luck. Firing someone is never pleasant.
2006-09-02 04:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you discussed her punctuality with her?? Have you documented when she is late and when she is on time? Is she adequate in all of her other performance?
Make sure you truly want to fire her before taking that step ande then document, document, document to make sure she doesn't come back to haunt you legally.
2006-09-02 04:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by rhutson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, I would mention the fact to them that they are frequently late, and warn them that if they keep doing it then you will have no choice but to fire them. I doubt that they would be late again, but if they were then they would know why before you even mention it.
2006-09-02 04:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Matt S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell her that this situation is not working out, with the other job and all, and give her the option to quit or be fired.
2006-09-02 04:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Edward F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to take a non-connected impersonal position, that will leave you only partially responsible for her release.
2006-09-02 04:46:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I want to fire you." "You don't need to come back." "Go file for unemployment." And there are probably a couple more phrases that will work.
2006-09-02 04:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell her straight,you have to keep up to your proffessionalism n you cant expect this kinda attitude when it comes to work.....she should know why is she being fired for improvement!!
2006-09-02 04:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by country_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fired!! like donald trump says. lol
2006-09-02 04:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do thay need the sack
2006-09-02 04:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur late...ur fired
2006-09-02 04:40:18 · answer #10 · answered by PrYncEsSa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋