Whether you like it or not, there will eventually come a time when you'll have to let go of an employee. When firing an employee or letting go of them, remember that professionalism and empathy are key. While you're going to tell your employee that they are no longer required for the job, imagine yourself in the same position and what you would want to hear from your boss in such a situation.
For an employee, getting fired is like a nightmare. But there are a few things you can do to assure that it does not worsen their pain of getting fired. Don't make it worse for them when they are already struggling. There are a few tips you can follow like expressing compassion, not doing it on weekends as that would hurt the employee more, and so on.
So the next time you're letting go of an employee, the infographic below will help you out in preparing yourself.
Infographic by: HeadwayCapital