You're Fired..... It's Not What You Say!

Statics show every American will be fired at least once in their lifetime. Well, if you're on the other end of the spectrum- firing someone can be hard. But, it doesn't have to be. There are some phrases that you can avoid using. These phrases will help the firing goes as well as it can without escalating into an office crisis.

1. Don't say "this is really hard for me." Remember, it isn't personal, it is business. Firing someone because he or she didn't perform well isn't a hard decision to make.

2. We're going in a different direction. This sentence is not a valid reason to let someone go. In fact, the best thing you can do for the person you are firing is let them know where he or she failed so the action can be corrected in the future.

3. "We're cutting staff." Don't say this unless it is true. Lying about this can lead to a lawsuit.

There are times to say what is really on your mind. When you're firing someone- remember, this isn't one of those times. Personal reasons can lead to issues within your company so be direct and be swift.

Twyla

"You're Fired" ... Can you say it?

I meet too many good people who have bad people working for them. Don't be shy. Fire them. I know it is hard. We live and breath work, but if someone is not working out- fire them.

People ask me all the time how to fire someone. It is simple. Say, "You're fired." It really isn't that complicated. If the employee has done something to warrant the firing, there is no reason to owe an explanation outside of the reason or to become personally invested in the person.

Maybe he or she didn't deserve to be fired. Maybe you have to lay off staff. Still, say it. "You're fired." Don't talk about how sad you are or how the business isn't doing well. Just let the employee know that they are no longer needed and when his or her last day is.

Entrepreneurs throw themselves at life, which is why we tend to become personally invested in our employees. But, we can't be kind in order to make a profit. If an employee isn't responsible, performing well- or the company is in a slump, tough decisions need to be made.

Remember - be honest, keep it simple- move on.