5 ways to fire a bad employee

If you’re planning to rise up the career ladder, or already have, then inevitably you’ll end up managing people. Whether it’s a small team, a section of a business or maybe an entire firm, you’ll be forced to consider more than just your own performance as a result of your newfound position.

Sometimes, for the employees that aren’t up to scratch, you’ll have to consider how to manage them out of the business – which can spark difficult conversations and a potential HR minefield that has to be managed sensitively, constructively and professionally.

In fact, its something that HR Grapevine previously spoke to Leigh Lafever-Ayer, HR Director at Enterprise Holdings UK & Ireland region about. She advised that whatever career conversation you’re having with an employee – be it dismissal, promotion or demotion – it shouldn’t come as a surprise to the individual you’re having it with.

“It’s all about being honest and there should be no surprises when you’re talking because the employee will know where they are because of their performance development meeting where the process is discussed."