Signs That You Must Fire an Employee
Letting go of an employee is the last thing you want to do. When you’ve decided to welcome someone into your family, you don’t want that person to be fired. It’s not only a loss for your team, but it can also have adverse effects on the employee. However, there are times when you have no choice but to do it. Otherwise, the business could be affected.
Not showing up
You’re paying your employees to go to work. They have vacation and sick leave, but the number of days is limited. While they’re gone, you have to find someone else to cover for them. You also have to pay this person. If the employee doesn’t show up on continuous days and without a valid reason, it’s time to let go. It’s unfair for employees who faithfully do their duties, but are paid the same amount. Letting go isn’t only to teach a lesson, but to also ensure fairness at work.
Productivity is down
You also expect your employees to be productive. Not everyone works at the same time or pace, but you expect results on the deadline. If an employee consistently fails to deliver, you can’t keep this person in the team. You don’t want someone who can’t be productive enough. You could have employed someone who will do twice as much for the same pay.
Creates a toxic environment
When you decide to fire an employee, it’s mostly because of what this person does to the company. If you have someone who constantly stirs the pot or creates a toxic environment, you can’t have that employee. You will make things uncomfortable for the rest of the team. You also don’t want everyone to think that you tolerate such a behavior. It will inspire others to do the same since there’s no repercussion.
Customers are complaining
If your business deals with customers all the time, you must ask for feedback. Your employees should do their best to please the customers. The company will benefit from it, especially if these are loyal customers. If your employee doesn’t do a great job of handling customers, you should let go. Imagine receiving tons of negative reviews because of one person who can’t do a great job.
Insubordination
In most jobs, insubordination is a legal reason for firing. You can’t expect this employee to do an excellent job if your orders aren’t obeyed. Again, it also sends the wrong message to other employees. They might think they can do the same and still have their jobs. Of course, you need a strong example to ensure that you’re not firing for the wrong reasons.
Hopefully, you won’t end up letting go of an employee. When this person has been with the company for years, it’s even more challenging. When letting go is the only option, you must do it.
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