Employee Separations (Chapter 6 in full text; not in custom) MGT 3513 Introduction to Human Resource Management “My main job was developing talent. I was a gardener providing water and other nourishment to our top 750 people. Of course, I had to pull out some weeds, too.” Jack Welch

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Discussion Questions: The Office - - Halloween Episode What criteria did Michael use to determine who would be fired (e.g., performance, seniority)? Was this a termination or a layoff? Discuss several of the things Michael did wrong. Did Michael do anything correctly? List potential advantages and disadvantages of telling an employee the reason s/he was fired. Were there any security risks associated with the company’s termination process that should have been addressed?

Employee Separations Employee separations Voluntary separations (initiated by ____________) Quits vs. Retirements Involuntary separations (initiated by ____________) Discharges (dismissal) Layoffs Downsizing Rightsizing

Other Terms to Know Functional/Dysfunctional turnover _________________ Avoidable/Unavoidable turnover

Example Circle each term that applies to the situation Amanda has worked as an office manager for Dawgs Accounting for several years. She’s learned how to keep the office running smoothly. She decides to pursue a graduate degree and quits her job. The company is faced with a difficult situation in terms of finding a replacement because Amanda was an excellent employee. Circle each term that applies to the situation Voluntary/Involuntary Functional/Dysfunctional Avoidable/Unavoidable

Reasons for “rightful” discharge Insubordination Violating company policy Lying on job application Excessive lateness or absence Low productivity Incompetence Negligence Sleeping on the job Violating safety rules Stealing Fighting Gambling Alcohol/drug use/possession on the job Conviction of a crime Job obsolescence Economic downturn Inability to perform essential duties of job

Employee Separations Turnover rate is _______________________ Costs associated with employee separations Exit interviews Conducted when _________________

Employee Separations Possible benefits of employee separations Planning & conducting a meeting Checklist examples: https://www.template.net/business/checklist- templates/termination-checklist/ Benefits Counseling Employer property Access to records Exit interview

Managing Layoffs Alternatives to layoffs Employment policies ___________________

Alternatives to Layoffs Changes in pay and benefits policies ___________________ Furloughs Early retirements

Managing Early Retirements Main features of early retirement policies Problems that can occur if the organization offers early retirement

Implementing a Layoff WARN = Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act ____ days notice before massive layoffs If you have at least ____ or more employees Types of layoff criteria ___________ Communication Layoff survivors Often experience _____________

Outplacement What is outplacement assistance? ________________________________________ Types of outplacement Emotional support outplacement - __________________ Job-search assistance outplacement - __________________