Terminating an employee is something that no employer or manager looks forward to. When it is necessary however, you may be wondering how to go about the process in a way that’s appropriate and courteous to the employee. The Career Contacts HR and Recruitment teams* have years of experience with both filling roles for employers (our favorite part) and assisting them with the termination process. So, to help you with this often-daunting duty, here are some steps to consider: *please note that we are HR professionals and not employment lawyers; we always recommend that details surrounding the legalities of terminations go through an employment lawyer. Career Contacts proudly works with a team of employment lawyers that we are happy to put you in contact with! 1. Stay on point – less is more We know that this is not an easy conversation for either side; but we have an obligation as managers, leaders and HR professionals to be as kind and respectful as we can through the process. Being direct, to the point and succinct is kind. Being clear, honest and transparent is kind. Reserving judgement, and being the “bigger person” is kind. One of the key pieces we focus …