This is a problem that I have in my job. I dont know how to fire someone withought hearting the person.
2007-03-18 05:49:34 · 8 answers · asked by dieffenbacher2 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There isn't any way to do that without hurting someone. They are going to be hurt regardless. All you can do is sit them down, tell them that you are sorry but they aren't a good fit there, and you need to let them go. If you want to take the chicken's way out, and make it a little gentler, you could try telling this person that the company you work for is making cutbacks, and they have ordered you to lay him/her off to save money. That would at least place the blame a little farther up the ladder, and offer a reason for letting this person go that isn't "personal" but this person is going to be hurt, no matter what.
If you really want to help this person though, you should tell them they are being let go, and the real reason why, so they might at least learn something, and maybe they will correct themselves at the next job. You should respect them enough to do it in person, to just write them a letter is cowardly. You aren't there to be "liked" by your crew, you are there to make sure that things run smoothly, and if you get along with them personally, that's good too.
I am going with the assumption that you have come to the conclusion that you need to fire this person after several written warnings, and attempts to counsel this person, if not, then check the laws in the state you live, in some states you can fire someone at will, and even for no reason at all, other states require that you need to offer documentation that you have issued warnings, and tried to correct the situation.
2007-03-18 06:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a supervisor for many years with the responsibility of hiring and firing. First make sure you have documentation to back up your reason for firing and have documented counseling sessions regarding not only problems but good work also (this shows you are not out to get the person). If these steps fail call the person into your office in private and explain that you have counseled them and they are still not correcting the deficiencies and you are therefore going to have to let them go. Explain that this does not mean that they are a bad person only that this is not the right place for them as they cannot perform the job as required. Wish them well and tell them to see the Human Resource Manager for further severance information.
2007-03-18 06:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't hide behind your words on paper. Now unless this person is violent? By all means, a written letter is a wise choice. Unless you're confident that you can express what needs to be said in a letter without being misunderstood, then go for it. At any rate, I wish you the best of luck. :)
2007-03-18 05:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Kooties 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them why you are firing them so they realize it is something they are responsible for and be sure to do it privately.
If they get mad, stay calm and just assure them it is nothing personal.
It is never easy to fire someone but sometimes it is necessary.
Good luck.
2007-03-18 05:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by universatile love 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have had to do it many times. Just say it straight, tell them the reason why then wish them luck. It's definitely not fun.
2007-03-18 05:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask if they believe in God, no matter what they say, fire em.
2007-03-18 05:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by Julian 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
explain to them that you have your bosses too and hope they take it well--all you can do
2007-03-18 05:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
write 'em a letter...
2007-03-18 05:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋