Here are a few tips on how to hand out pink slips when it comes time to terminate an employee.
As a small business owner with employees, you will likely find it necessary one day to terminate an underperforming employee ? if you haven't already. In an ideal world, that wouldn't be so. We would hire the right people from the start, and then train and motivate them to do the job.
But, that's not realistic. In the audio book, "Sound Advice on Small Business," entrepreneur Jim Schell says, "The world and the people who inhabit it fall something short of perfect, and thus firing is a necessary evil of having employees."
For some small business owners, taking this unfortunate step is stressful. It might be tempting to delay the action. Schell says don't. "Once you've made the decision, get on with it," he says. "Procrastination is painful for both parties."
Before calling the employee into your office, prepare yourself mentally. "Remember that the underperforming employee is dragging down the rest of the team," says Schell. "Good employees are being penalized."
Finally, Schell suggests doing the dirty deed on Fridays. "Give both parties the weekend to recover," he says. "And remember, it's a heck of a lot harder on whoever's on the other side of the desk."
Jim Schell, co-author of "Small Business for Dummies," offers advice to entrepreneurs on managing a small business in the free audio newsletter from What's Working in Biz, http://www.whatsworking.biz/full_story.asp?artid=92.
About The Author
Richard Cunningham is a principal of What's Working in Biz, http://www.whatsworking.biz/full_story.asp?artid=92., the audio marketing firm bringing voice to the insights of business experts through audio books, newsletters, and magazines.
Culver prom limo ..There were only an estimated 1800 active franchisors in this... Read More
I started working with another new client last week. He... Read More
Seems as though there are a lot of business closings... Read More
E-mail and Internet use are integral parts of the typical... Read More
It's obvious when a small business has accepted the fact... Read More
Just a few years ago, when one thought of a... Read More
WHEN you are operating or planning a small business that... Read More
Just as you are about to say "good-bye" to your... Read More
Announcements can be handed out as a business cardAnnouncements can... Read More
Most business owners do not think of selling their companies... Read More
One of the best ways to make money in the... Read More
Many government department heads are on the take. Oh they'll... Read More
When you go into business for yourself, there are many... Read More
I am simply amazed at the problems some of my... Read More
Q: After years of dreaming about starting my own business,... Read More
Tap these treasures of ideas. The best money you can... Read More
There are only a handful of car wash franchises in... Read More
You bet a name is important. Many small business owners... Read More
Q: I'm curious. What is the dumbest business question you've... Read More
The revenue history is a vital piece of your power... Read More
Free money! Receive up to $25,000 that never has to... Read More
What unspoken message are you sending your clients and customers?... Read More
So you want to start a business but you don't... Read More
Business consulting opportunities might be just what your are looking... Read More
Ask anyone trapped in a cubical about their entrepreneurial dream... Read More
Wood Dale limo ..If you are looking for a way to own your... Read More
Gather round while I tell you the story of Kennebec... Read More
Remember those drawings from science class of how a lever... Read More
Over the years I heard the best way to learn... Read More
Most small businesses simply go about their daily business and... Read More
What is a Virtual Assistant?? A Virtual Assistant is that... Read More
In the 2003 Auto Laundry News Survey it was determined... Read More
The story is told of a tiger chasing some goats... Read More
Data. Most people think it is a term relegated to... Read More
When should you create a foundation in order to solidify... Read More
You've come up with the best idea since sliced bread,... Read More
Not sure how to start a small business? This guide... Read More
My colleague, Jane, recently lamented to me an all too... Read More
How do you make sure you have the business solutions... Read More
1. Don't Spend Too Much Time PlanningWhen you are entering... Read More
(Although this article is geared towards small business owners, the... Read More
Having their own business is something many millions of people... Read More
Financial Consultants are one of the fastest growing industries today.... Read More
We're birds of a feather, public relations and small business.... Read More
Every company has business pain, but the pain does not... Read More
It is most fascinating to study how entrepreneurs spot opportunity... Read More
The book, "Become the Squeaky Wheel," by New Hampshire author... Read More
Last year, trillions of dollars transferred hands on the internet... Read More
Like most regulatory bodies in the United States, the Federal... Read More
There's no question that hard work and a little luck... Read More
Small Business |