A Leadership Guide to Employee Departures: Do’s and Don’ts in Today’s Workplace
Recorded Webinar | Carolyn D. Riggins |
Jun 13, 2025 |
01:00 PM EST | 90 Minutes
Description
Equip yourself with the confidence, clarity, and compliance strategies needed to navigate employee transitions with professionalism and care
An employee termination is a critical and challenging aspect of human resource management that can significantly impact an organization's reputation, culture, and legal standing. To navigate this process successfully, HR professionals and managers must understand both the essential steps to take and the common pitfalls to avoid.
This informative and engaging presentation, “A Leadership Guide to Employee Departures: Do’s and Don’ts in Today’s Workplace,” provides a comprehensive overview of best practices, legal considerations, and crucial insights for managing terminations effectively and ethically.
Areas Covered in the Session: -
- Understanding At-Will, Government, and Contract Employee Terminations: Key Differences and Best Practices.
- Review of the Company Termination Policy: Different termination reasons.
- Federal and State Laws Related to Wrongful Termination.
- Pretermination checklists.
- The 10 commandments for conducting a termination meeting.
- Severance Pay, Waivers of Legal Rights and Unemployment Claims: Key considerations for individual terminations and group layoffs.
- Post-termination legalities and workplace violence.
Background:-
An employee termination is a critical and sensitive aspect of human resource management that has evolved significantly over the years due to changing labor laws, societal expectations, and business dynamics. The background of this topic reflects the need for organizations to effectively manage terminations while adhering to legal compliance and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
Why Should You Attend?
Individuals across various roles within organizations should attend the "A Leadership Guide to Employee Departures: Do’s and Don’ts in Today’s Workplace” training for several compelling reasons. Firstly, this training equips HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex and legally intricate process of employee termination effectively. It ensures that participants understand the essential legal compliance aspects, reducing the organization's exposure to potential legal risks and liabilities.
Moreover, attending this training fosters a workplace culture rooted in fairness, transparency, and empathy, even during challenging terminations. Participants learn to conduct termination meetings with professionalism, minimizing emotional distress and maintaining a positive work environment. The training addresses the vital aspects of post-termination responsibilities, including reference checks and workplace violence prevention, which are crucial for safeguarding both the organization and its employees.
In an era where reputation matters greatly, this training empowers attendees to protect their organization's image by handling terminations ethically and in alignment with legal standards. Ultimately, those who attend this training emerge with the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to effectively manage terminations, reduce legal risks, and uphold the dignity and well-being of all involved parties, creating a win-win scenario for both employees and organizations.
Who Will Benefit?
- Small Business Owners
- CEOs
- CFO
- Company President
- HR
- Leaders
- Managers
- Team Leaders
- Project Managers
- Department Heads
- Supervisors and anyone in a Leadership Role.
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