Q&A: What words do I use in an employee termination?

POPS! The People Ops Podcast

Jan 12 2023 • 6 mins

Having a conversation with an employee about why you’re letting them go is never fun. Sometimes it can even be difficult or challenging.

In this episode, Jill Shroyer, Founder and CEO of Expedition HR and best-selling author of the book Conquer Sticky Situations, shares helpful phrasing for when you need to let someone go. This five-step formula will give you the basics to handle any tough conversation. She also shares some tips to accommodate for the nuanced “what if” scenarios.

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On this episode, you’ll hear:

  • [00:45] An overview of the steps
  • [02:22] Tips to keep in mind
  • [04:37] Sample employee termination script