One of the most difficult and sensitive areas for any human resources department to manage is terminations-mistakes in this area can be costly and can have a serious negative impact on the morale of the remaining employees. Make sure that everyone on your team understands all the steps involved with the termination process with a process map. Start with this template and customize it to suit your organization. Link to internal forms, state websites for unemployment information, helpdesk requests , benefit provider websites and more.
Involuntary Terminations
Position Elimination
Layoffs
Performance Based
Manager Counsels Employee Documents Poor Performance
Employee Fails to Improve
Discuss Termination with Management
If Termination is Needed, Gather Documentation of Poor Performance
Notify Accounting IT of Termination
Conduct Termination Meeting with Relevant Parties
Give Employee Time to Pack Their Things and Escort Employee to Exit
Employee Returns Signed Separation Agreement
Employee has a History of Poor Performance
Company is Experiencing a Drop in the Amount of Work
Document the Decreased Need for Labor
Document Reason for Position Elimination
Terminations
