Termination...I Said It The T Word!

The idea of firing someone may make your skin crawl, but when you’re the boss, the buck stops with you. Whether it’s an unruly client or an underperforming employee, letting go of the problematic person can be like a breath of fresh air to your business.

Corri has had her fair share of troublesome employees and crazy clients so when it comes to the ins and outs of termination, she’s got you covered. Listen in as Corri shares her horror stories and offers advice on every step of the termination process.

In this week’s episode, Corri breaks down the different buckets of fireable offenses and gives you a step-by-step checklist of what to do before, during, and after a termination. Take a deep breath, summon your courage and let that negative person go!

• [01:21] - Termination...I Said it The T Word!
• [04:09] - Terminating a client
• [11:38] - Terminating employees
• [12:24] - Set a tight foundation with fluid hiring
• [13:31] - At-will employees vs. contractors
• [15:12] - Using performance reviews to allow for improvement
• [20:17] - Deceitful practices
• [22:40] - Misconceptions about unemployment
• [24:30] - Role play the termination
• [25:42] - Have a witness in the room
• [26:40] - Minimizing contact
• [27:16] - Be clear, tactful, & low emotion
• [29:32] - Research state laws on payment and documentation
• [34:00] - Surrender of company property and exiting the premises
• [35:43] - Communicate with the active staff

Your host Corri McFadden is recovering business owner, industry pioneer, and mama blogger who has seen it ALL along the way and let’s just say she’s not afraid to share what she’s learned, both experiences to mistakes. You can find her on Instagram, Pinterest or Glitter and Bubbles.

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This podcast episode was produced by Dante32.