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That could seem like the company is unattractive to Bob (and hence could start wondering more), versus Bob is unattractive to the company.
by wamatt 14y ago
That could seem like the company is unattractive to Bob (and hence could start wondering more), versus Bob is unattractive to the company.
- dholowiski 14y agoThere is little to gain (and much to lose) by making it sound like bob was unattractive to the company, even if he was. This kind of thing is best done immediately, and kept as short and as detail-free as possible. If there is a lesson to be learned through bob's leaving, it's best done in a small meeting between the manager/team lead, and bob's immediate co-workers.
- wamatt 14y ago>There is little to gain (and much to lose) by making it sound like bob was unattractive to the company, even if he was. You appear to be stating this as a fact. Also when the headline talked about "getting fired", most would probably differentiate that from "employee leaving", which usually implies by their own volition.
- brudgers 14y agoExcept in the case of senior staff, I think broadcasting someone's departure to all 120 employees is a bad approach in general. But if you're going to make an announcement whenever a low level employee is fired, best to couch it in the same sort of language.
- brudgers 14y agoAnyone who knows Bob well enough to care, knows what happened. Anyone else will appreciate the positive tone.
- shrughes 14y agoI just love it when somebody tries to use a positive tone on me.