WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND:

Nearly one-third of recently laid-off employees were let go via email. One in seven felt blindsided by their recent layoff. If you or someone you know has ever been laid off, would a better offboarding have improved the situation or mitigated the pain?

Regardless of the company or industry, the way an employer treats their employees as they exit has never been more important than it is today. When an offboarding is done well, the affected employee feels he or she has been treated with dignity.

Most managers, regardless of level, handle the uncomfortable task of terminating employees badly. The biggest mistake managers make is terminating an employee in a harsh, unkind, and insensitive way. Most times, this happens because managers have not been properly trained to handle terminations and are left to their own devices. In all too many cases, managers are likely to either say inappropriate things or fail to handle terminations expediently and professionally.

Terminating an employee is not only stressful for the employee losing a job, but also for the employer. There are legal and ethical steps to take when you terminate an employee and the company must ensure its actions are above reproach. How the company terminates an employee sends a powerful message not only to the terminated employee, but also to the remaining staff, either positive or negative.

AREAS COVERED:

Offboarding is not an afterthought
Pre-termination efforts on the part of the employer
3 key aspects of a proper termination
Top 10 things NOT to do when terminating an employee
Laws affecting termination
Legal ramifications of not terminating an employee
Contractual and At-Will Employment situations
Offboarding involuntary and voluntary separations
Conducting the termination meeting
Preparing for and effectively dealing with a volatile employee
Determine when severance is appropriate
Final pay considerations: Federal vs. State laws
Resources to assist the employee in the transition
Handling requests for references for terminated employees
Communicating the termination to co-workers without invading the employee’s privacy
Documenting your termination discussions
Post-termination record retention guidelines
Recognizing lessons learned

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

Senior Leadership
Human Resources Professionals
Managers and Supervisors
Recruitment Professionals
Compliance Professionals
Operations Professionals

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Diane L. Dee, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.

Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country. Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics.

Diane holds a Master's Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.

REFUND POLICY:

Attendees may cancel up to two working days prior to the course start date and the refund will be processed within two working days.

We will process/provide a refund if the webinar is canceled. Refunds will not be given to participants who do not show up for the webinar. On-Demand Recordings can be requested in exchange. Webinars may be canceled due to a lack of enrolment or unavoidable factors. Attendees will be notified 24 hours in advance if a cancellation occurs. Substitutions can happen at any time.

If you have any concerns about the content of the webinar and are not satisfied please contact us at care@thecomplyguide.com

Offboarding in the Age of Layoffs: Do it with Care; Legally and Ethically