Sample Termination Checklist (downloadable pdf) by Canada’s HR Council. Preview: Please note that these checklists are to be used as a guide for terminations; however variations or additional steps may apply. Terminations: Termination is when an employee departs from an organization; it… Read more ›
Sample Exit Interview Questionnaire (downloadable pdf) from the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preview: Salary level and compensation practices generally ❑ Excellent ❑ Very Good ❑ Good ❑ Poor ❑ Very Poor Comments: Insurance benefits ❑ Excellent ❑ Very Good ❑ Good ❑… Read more ›
Sample Employee First Warning Letter (downloadable pdf) from Canada’s HR Council. Preview: Dear Mr. Doe: Re: Unacceptable Job Performance As you are aware, we have been very concerned with your ongoing work performance for some time now. These concerns have been… Read more ›
Approach with Caution: How to Survive an Exit Interview (downloadable pdf) by Nick Thompson for The Guardian. Includes good food for thought for individuals to consider to prepare for an exit interview. Preview: For some reason I have always found the… Read more ›
Should You Be Honest in an Exit Interview? (downloadable pdf) by Allison Green from AskAManager.com. A soon to be former employee asks whether it’s a good idea to voice concerns about workplace culture to an HR manager during an exit interview.… Read more ›
10 Things You Should Do Immediately After Being Fired (downloadable pdf) by Allison Green for US News & World Report. For individuals. Preview: Don’t freak out. Try to prevent your emotions from getting the better of you. The calmer you stay, the faster… Read more ›
How to Legally – and Humanely – Dismiss Nonprofit Employees (downloadable pdf) by Alicia Abell for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Covers some legal aspects (in easy language), best practices for “doing the deed,” and recommendations to prevent problems. Preview: Dismissing employees… Read more ›
Reducing Risk During Layoffs (downloadable pdf) by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center via the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. When downsizing is necessary, nonprofits can reduce their liability in the process of laying off one employee or several paid staff. Preview: Consider All… Read more ›
Firing Checklist (downloadable pdf) by Dan Wisniewski for HRMorning.com. Covers pre-, during, and post- termination, as well as the four biggest termination mistakes. Preview: The 4 biggest termination mistakes So how do most companies get in trouble during the termination process? Here are… Read more ›
Legal: Termination and Retaliation (downloadable powerpoint) by Chris Jozwiak & Cassie Navarro of Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP and Penelope Phillips. Includes tips for documentation, employment & termination law, retaliation under the Whistleblower Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, contract… Read more ›