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Oracle Database Tips by Donald Burleson |
Plan
Ahead
It is important for the manager to plan ahead for
the termination event. This will, at a minimum, enable the expected
aspects of the process to run more smoothly without any fumbling of
words or loss of mission. The following actions can be taken to
minimize the chances of a violent reaction by the employee being
fired.
Provide Ample
Opportunity to Improve Behavior
If the offensive act
is not grounds for immediate termination, the IT employee should be
given adequate opportunity for correcting their behavior. A person who
feels they have been treated fairly during the process of progressive
discipline
is
less likely to overreact to being fired.
Avoid Surprises
When unacceptable behavior occurs, the issue must
be addressed with the computer professional in a relatively short time
frame, depending on the seriousness of the behavior. At times, IT
personnel act contrary to company policies and management fails to
respond expeditiously or to directly highlight the specific violation
committed. Without taking these steps before discharging an employee,
the employee may be confused and shocked by the surprise actions and
go into an emotional rage.
Another situation that will catch an employee off
guard occurs when in previous years a manager gives good performance
appraisals to the employee, and then abruptly terminates the employee
for poor performance. Of course this situation may be valid in some
rare circumstances, but in many cases indicates poor or inaccurate
feedback rating by the manager.
Several reasons may explain such inconsistencies
including favoritism
in the past, a weak and
non-decisive manager, change of reporting manager or job function,
personal issues or life-changes, and work-related conflicts. IT
managers are presented with many of these situations outside of their
control, but they certainly can be honest, direct, and fair in rating
the performance of their staff.
FAST FACT
Men are three times
higher risk of becoming victims of workplace homicides than women.
- National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
The above book excerpt is from:
You're Fired!
Firing Computer Professionals
The IT
manager Guide for Terminating "With Cause"
ISBN 0-9744486-4-8
Robert Papaj
http://www.rampant-books.com/book_2005_1_firing.htm |
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