Great Job -- You're Fired!

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  rhinman08/11/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Great Job -- You're Fired!

  It is always a good idea to treat people with honesty and respect, especially when you are in a termination situation. Sometimes business leaders have to make tough decisions and at times this involves terminating good performers. Usually good people will remain in the same industry, so treating them with honesty and respect will allow a future business relationship without guilt or ill-will.

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  ndlicht108/11/08 Report as spam
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  Lets look at the wisdom of firing your top performer.
  
  This is not exactly the cost cutting measure that should be taken. Top pay and Top performance leads to a safety net for your business, not overhead. Why would you release a top performer unless you were close to bankruptcy? So I wont evn entertain that notion nor how to do it.
  
  Top performers often see problems and look to leave if they are not directly taken aside and the cards put on the table. Speak with them first about costs and possible alternatives, not firing or even a layoff. You owe them that as the first approach. Let them elect one of your alternatives. If not, let them know they will have to leave.
  
  Neil Licht, answers@ucanpreventbadhires.com

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  DerekIrvine08/22/08 Report as spam
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  RE: Great Job -- You're Fired!

  As I've blogged about elsewhere:
  
  Today???s savvy employee knows no job is guaranteed, especially when the economy turns sour. However, many companies are reporting that simply making reductions in force is not a viable option. After cutting resources deeply during the last downturn, human resources leaders are now positioning themselves more strategically to ensure the company has the right people in the right jobs when the market turns.
  
  This strategy will help the company rebound more quickly than those that did a less considered layoff. Employees have long memories. Those who make it through layoffs are often the most talented high performers companies want to keep. However, once the market recovers, those employees will remember how the company treated them and their less fortunate colleagues and may be the first to consider leaving for a more appreciative work culture.
  
  http://globoforce.blogspot.com/2008/06/power-of-recognition-to-overcome.html

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  FBOForum11/01/08 Report as spam
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  This article is totally ridiculous! I agree with Neil, you should never fire "Top" performers because they are just that, top performers. Instead why not look at cutting the fat other ways by reducing marketing budgets, finding ways to work more efficiently, seeking alternative sources of revenue, cutting the salaries of top executives who most likely are not the "Top Performers??? they once were. Or do I dare to say ???Butt Kissers.??? Top performers should be getting promoted, not fired! It is a shame that in many cases, the ???Butt Kissers??? are the ones in charge and decide to fire.
  Whoever wrote this probably makes over $100,000 and can only see things with blinders on.

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  The top performers are probably the ones that will get your company through these hard times because there is a reason they are ???top??? performers. It is because they see things differently and are most likely extremely innovative. Although this quality is what enables them to excel it is the same quality that sometimes causes conflicts in the office. Being on the cutting edge scares some people and threatens most.
  
  So is the reason they are being fired really to cut cost or does it have more to do with personal issues. There are better ways to cut cost than to fire your top employees. And believe me, there is no doubt about it, the ones you fire will be successful anywhere if not at your company. They will stay in your industry and someday you will, without question, regret your decision to let them go.

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  The top performers are probably the ones that will get your company through these hard times because there is a reason they are ???top??? performers. It is because they see things differently and are most likely extremely innovative. Although this quality is what enables them to excel it is the same quality that sometimes causes conflicts in the office. Being on the cutting edge scares some people and threatens most.

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  So is the reason they are being fired really to cut cost or does it have more to do with personal issues. There are better ways to cut cost than to fire your top employees. And believe me, there is no doubt about it, the ones you fire will be successful anywhere if not at your company. They will stay in your industry and someday you will, without question, regret your decision to let them go.

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  I know this is somewhat off topic but this article has just angered me to the extent I am going to say it anyway. Just because times are tough does not mean those in charge have the right to treat their employees any differently. Yes it is tough for people making over $100,000 a year but imagine how hard it is on those making less than $50,000. My point is, it is hard on everyone. Although most people are scared to leave a company and/or can't right now because of the economy, there is no reason to treat them like crap just because you can right now.
  
  You not only are going to make it worse by decreasing morale, you will be more likely to lose them when times get better. Which they will!!
  
  Come on people??? try to see past tomorrow already.