The Difficult Conversation

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Jul 30, 2024

That moment you realize a hire just isn’t working out and you have to have a difficult conversation.

Letting someone go is tough, but avoiding it hurts your business more. Be decisive but empathetic.

Do This:

• Document Thoroughly: Have clear reasons for the termination, protect yourself.
• Be Direct, but Kind: Don’t sugarcoat it, but don’t be cruel either.
• Focus on the Business: Frame it as a mismatch, not a personal failure.
• Learn from the Mistake: What could you have done differently in the hiring process?

Sometimes the best outcome is a clean break. Prolonging it is worse for everyone involved.

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