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To announce to someone that he or she got fired, would you do it this way? We think you are a very competent person within our group and were impressed how you
by S4M 13y ago
To announce to someone that he or she got fired, would you do it this way?
We think you are a very competent person within our group and were impressed how you did X. However while doing it you somehow neglected Y and it had bad consequences Z, and therefore we need to terminate your contract with us. Having said that, I would like to remind you how awesome you are in so many ways and I am confident you will find very soon opportunities that are matching your skill set better than we could.
I find it pretty hypocrite, but I must be of the blunt type.
- michaelmior 13y agoFirst of all, if at all possible, don't fire someone in an email. Second, I'm not a particularly blunt person, but I'm not sure the sandwich approach works here. It's great if you have the opportunity to help the person being let go find new employment. However, it's important to ensure the person is clear that it's not working out and there's no room for negotiation. (And there shouldn't be by the time you've made the decision to fire someone.)